THEThe G Talk AndAZETTE- Cobden Review • ServingD UnionEMOCRAT County Since 1849 Thursday, September 24, 2020 Anna, Illinois ©2020 Reppert Publications $1.00 Volume 171, Number 41 State’s attorney, sheriff to monitor polling places News Union County State’s county to ensure that voting Lance Meisenheimer to zone of the polling place. ing members of the public Attorney Daniel Klinge- rights are protected and that respond to any suspected Voters who try to leave about their rights regarding Notes mann and Union County no improper activity occurs violations of the Illinois the polling place with a the election process. Items of interest Sheriff Scott Harvel have in or around polling places. Election Code. ballot. Impersonating a If a voter’s registration from throughout announced that their offices Personnel from the offic- Union County officials registered voter. is active and current, the will again be monitoring es of the state’s attorney and remind the public that vio- Payment for a vote. Tam- the Union County area voter does not need to show Union County polling plac- the sheriff will be monitor- lators could be arrested and pering with voting equip- es on Election Day, which ing for anyone campaigning face significant fines and ment. Illegal casting of identification to vote. is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3. in or around polling places jail or prison time. votes. If a voter makes a mis- Klingemann and Har- or otherwise interfering Possible criminal viola- Interfering with the vot- take or “spoils” a paper vel said in a news release with the election process. tions could include: ing process. Harassing the ballot and the voter has not that prosecutors and Union The state’s attorney’s of- Active campaigning and election judges. Harassing cast the ballot, the voter County Sheriff’s Office fice and the sheriff’s office solicitation of votes in the the voters. Illegal voter as- has the right to receive a With a Sept. 30 deadline investigators will visit poll- will be working closely polling place or within the sistance or instruction. replacement ballot. rapidly approaching, South- ing places throughout the with Union County Clerk 100 foot campaign free Officials also are remind- (continued on page 2) ern Seven Health Depart- ment is making a final push to encourage everyone to respond to the 2020 cen- COVID-19 sus. The health department notes that for every person More than 1,000 who doesn’t complete their census, the Southern Seven cases in region The region served by region will lose $15,000 over the next 10 years for the Southern Seven Health schools, hospitals, emer- Department has surpassed gency services, business 1,000 COVID-19 cases. development, housing pro- Health department statis- grams, senior and child tics also show that Union programs, Head Start, WIC, County is nearing a total of SNAP and jobs. 500 cases. *** Southern Seven Health University of Illinois Department reported a cu- Extension is sponsoring mulative total of 1,019 con- the second annual Can firmed cases of COVID-19 Construction Canned Food in its service area as of Drive. All are welcome to Monday, Sept. 21. participate in the event, The health department which focuses on food se- serves Union, Alexander, curity issues in the region. Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Details are available at local Pope and Pulaski counties. Extension offices. As of Sept. 21, Union Union County Census Day held Sept. 17 *** County had a total of 483 A Union County Census Day was held Thursday, Sept. 17. Activities were scheduled at locations Autumn started Tuesday COVID-19 cases. throughout Union County as part of an effort to help area residents to fill out their 2020 census forms. morning, Sept. 22. Southern Seven Health Successful op-up events were slated in Cobden, Alto Pass, Jonesboro and Dongola. Census Day *** Department on Monday activities culminated last Thursday afternoon on the front lawn at Stinson Memorial Library in Anna. Fall crops (and summer confirmed a total of 23 new Nearly 50 people signed up for the census at the various events. crops, too) were available in cases of COVID-19 in the Census Day was sponsored by the City of Anna and Union County, and was supported by the Illinois abundance Tuesday morn- region it serves in Southern Migrant Council, the Village of Cobden, the Village of Dongola, the City of Jonesboro, the Shawnee ing at the Union County Illinois for the period of Mass Transit District, Southern Seven Health Department and the Southern Five Regional Planning farmers’ market in Anna. Commission. Shawnee Mass Transit District partnered with Union County Census Day organizers to Sept. 18-21. Several producers said the offer free rides to and from the event within the county. Four of the new cases 2020 growing season has Computers were available that could be used for submitting the 2020 census electronically. Union were in Union County. been a good one. County Census Day also featured free food (with nearly 100 hot dogs served in Anna), giveaways, prizes The health department *** every hour, fliers and information, along with a chance to win a $50 gift card, a new Chromebook and reported that the newly Conditions are starting to other prizes. confirmed cases, by county, get a little bit dry outdoors. gender and age, included: The Union County area Union County: two fe- hasn’t had much rain in males in their 30s, one fe- Rural Health thanks staff recent days. male in her 40s, one female *** in her 60s. member for making masks The Illinois Emergency During the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, many Alexander County: one Management Agency is people are going the extra mile to help others in the com- female in her 20s, one male encouraging all families, munity. in his 30s, two females in schools, businesses and Rural Health Inc. in Anna is highlighting one of its their 60s, one female in her other organizations to par- very own for stepping up and doing her part during the 70s, one male in his 80s. ticipate in the Great Central pandemic. Johnson County: one fe- U.S. ShakeOut on Oct. Patty Phillippe, executive secretary at Rural Health Inc., male in her 10s, one male in 15 at 10:15 a.m. The goal has created almost 250 face masks for staff members, their his 20s, two males in their of this “Drop, Cover and families and friends. 30s, three males in their Hold On” drill is to improve Phillippe has used her own resources and time for the 40s, one female in her 50s, preparedness and to draw effort. She chooses the materials, cuts and sews the masks one male in his 80s. attention to the earthquake together. Massac County: one fe- hazards that exist in Il- Phillippe said she loves seeing the journey each mask linois (including Southern male in her 60s. takes, and is proud to know that she is doing her part Illinois), across the country Pope County: one male to keep others safe, and perhaps making a difference in and around the world. in his 70s. someone’s life. (continued on page 2) Pulaski County: one male Rural Health Inc. expresses its gratitude for Phillippe’s in his 40s, one female in actions, noting that “the effort and detail that Phillippe her 70s. puts into each mask is awe-inspiring. All of those with active Special effort noted During a time where the organization has face masks cases of COVID-19 are Rural Health Inc. executive secretary Patty readily available for patients, Rural Health says it’s nice being isolated. Phillippe has created nearly 250 face masks for to know that one of their own is doing their part to help (continued on page 2) staff, their family and friends. Photo provided. keep their fellow co-workers safe as well.” Constitution Week commemorated in Anna Sept. 17-23 was pro- claimed as Constitution Week in the City of Anna. Anna Mayor Steve Har- tline signed a proclamation which commemorated the anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. The commemoration also was highlighted by a spe- cial bell-ringing ceremony which was held in down- town Anna. The proclamation signed by the mayor of Anna noted that Sept. 17 marked the 233rd anniversary of the drafting of the Constitu- tion of the United States of America by the Constitu- tional Convention in 1787 in Philadelphia, Pa. The proclamation de- Bell-ringing celebrates U.S. Constitution clared that it is “fitting A group of enthusiastic participants gathered Thursday afternoon, Sept. 17, in downtown Anna to and proper to officially commemorate the 233rd anniversary of drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Various chapters of the Daughters (continued on page 2) of the American Revolution joined to ring bells at 3 p.m. in commemoration of the landmark event. Page 2 - Section A Thursday, September 24, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat

THE GAZETTE-DEMOCRAT County again at COVID-19 warning level THE TALK AND COBDEN REVIEW Serving Union County Since 1849 Southern Seven Health The IDPH county-level than 50 cases per 100,000 testing in Union, Johnson (USPS 215-280) Department reported on risk map can be viewed on people. and Pulaski counties, build- 112 Lafayette St., P.O. Box 529 Friday, Sept. 18, that the the County Level Covid-19 The test positivity per- ing the Southern Seven Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 coronavirus disease (CO- Risk Metrics website. centage for Union County contact tracing workforce, Phone: 618-833-2158 VID-19) risk level in Union Union County showed an was 8.2 percent out of 305 coordinating with law en- Fax: 618-833-5813 County had changed from tests, up from 6.4 percent forcement officials and Email: [email protected] Member increase in two risk metrics blue to orange on the Il- from Sept. 6 to Sept. 12, out of 405 tests the previ- county state’s attorneys to Periodical postage paid at Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 linois Department of Pub- which led to an orange ous week. address executive order PUBLISHED THURSDAY lic Health, IDPH, County “warning” designation for A warning indicates that violations at businesses, Jerry L. Reppert...... Publisher Level Risk Metrics Map. the county. the test positivity rate was and assisting schools, child- Geof Skinner...... Editor An orange designation The two risk metrics above 8 percent from the care providers, long-term Lonnie J. Hinton ...... Production Manager indicates warning signs of previous seven-day period. care facilities, and other in- are new cases per 100,000 increased COVID-19 risk “Union County has seen dustries with public health SUBSCRIPTION RATES people and test positivity Union County...... $40.00 Six months out of area...... $45.00 in the community. significant swings in posi- education and guidance. Elsewhere in 629 Zip Code...... $42.00 Students (nine months)...... $41.00 After a number of weeks percentage. tive cases over the past Southern Seven Health Out of area...... $50.00 Armed services...... $41.00 at the warning level, Union The health department two months that can be Department reported the Six months in county...... $37.00 Single copy...... $1.00 County had been off of the explained that the new cas- attributed to large social Southern Seven Region’s Six months in 629 Zip Code...... $38.00 Mailed copy...... $5.00 es per 100,000 people rate e-edition...... $40.00 • With print subscription...... $7.00 list for a week. The county gatherings, July 4th and La- first COVID-19 case on went back to the warning is a unit of measure calcu- bor Day events,” Southern April 1. lated as a rate to compare 1-800-833-2699 level as the result of in- Seven Health Department As of Sept. 16, 965 resi- crease in two COVID-19 the number of cases in large community outreach coor- dents had tested positive for POSTMASTER: Send address changes to risk metrics for the period and small counties. dinator Shawnna Rhine said the disease. A total of 25 The Gazette-Democrat, P.O. Box 529, Anna, Illinois 62906-0529 of Sept. 6 to Sept. 12. The rate is calculated by in a news release. deaths had been reported. Advertising rates given on application. Southern Seven Health dividing the county case “We all want to return For the latest information Mail list open to inspection by advertisers. Department reported that count for seven days by to our normal activities, about COVID-19 cases Other Quality Titles from REPPERT PUBLICATIONS Monday’s Pub. eight different indicators county population times but we must do so safely. in the region, visit https:// Senior Views • Plus many others are used to determine a 100,000. Please wear your mask, www.southern7.org/coro- www.annanews.com county’s designation. This describes the poten- watch your distance, wash navirus-covid-19.html. facebook.com/gazettedemocrat Twitter: @gazettedemocrat A county is considered at tial number of people who your hands and stay home There you will find a the orange “warning” level are currently ill and may when you’re sick. Those link to the department’s when at least two of the be infectious in the county. simple steps are your best Facebook page, which is main indicators are going in There were 148 potential prevention.” updated Monday through News Notes the wrong direction. new cases (based on 25 The health department Friday with community (continued from page 1) Society plans to offer a The health department positive cases) per 100,000 continues to work with guidance and resources, and series of guided hikes in said that individuals, fami- reported in Union County, businesses and many other answers to frequently asked This year’s Southern Il- the region during the fall. lies and community groups which was up from the facets of the community questions. previous week of 131 new linois Hunting and Fishing The first hike is planned should use this information to prevent and control the The health department to help inform their choices potential cases (based on 22 spread of COVID-19. also can be contacted by Days had been scheduled Saturday, Oct. 10, at Pyra- about personal and family positive cases). These efforts have in- email at https://www.south- Sept. 26-27 at John A. Lo- mid State Park. The society gatherings, as well as what A warning indicates the cluded increasing the acces- ern7.org/contact-us.html or gan College in Carterville. notes that advance registra- activities they choose to do. new case rate is greater sibility of local COVID-19 by calling 618-634-2297. Like many other activities, tion will be required for the the event has been can- events. The society also celled due to the pandemic. notes that all hikers will COVID-19 update *** be required to bring a face A community yard sale mask. (continued from page 1) The number of individu- active cases. One death had been reported in the county. day is being planned for *** als confirmed to have CO- been reported. Pulaski County: 156 cas- Saturday, Oct. 3, in Cobden. Sept. 21-27 has been The health department VID-19 in the area counties Hardin County: 33 cases. reported 16 new recovered es. 133 had recovered. 22 Organizers note that partici- proclaimed as Illinois Rail served by the Southern 25 had recovered. Eight ac- cases of COVID-19 in its active cases. One death had pants will be asked to wear Seven Health Department tive cases. Safety Week. The purpose service area as of Sept. 21. been reported in the county. as of Sept. 21 follows: Johnson County: 161 a face mask. of the statewide initiative As of Sept. 21, there were According to the Illi- *** Union County: 483 cas- cases. 107 had recovered. is to educate drivers and 760 people in the health nois Department of Public Tri State RV has in- es. 376 had recovered. 84 54 active cases. pedestrians about safety department’s service area Health, in Illinois there creased its real estate foot- around railroad tracks and active cases. 20 deaths had Massac County: 92 cas- who had recovered since were 1,477 new individuals print by purchasing the trains. the start of the pandemic in been reported in the county. es. 59 had recovered. 31 with COVID-19 identified property on the east side of *** the United States. (The department noted that active cases. Two deaths on Sept. 21, bringing the Kroger. In recognition of Child Twenty-five deaths had three deaths had been re- had been reported. tracted in the county.) Pope County: 24 cases. confirmed total in the state *** Passenger Safety Week, been reported in the region Alexander County: 70 15 had recovered. Eight to 275,735 individuals, with Dr. Walter Schroeder, which is Sept. 20-26, the since the start of the pan- demic. cases. 45 had recovered. 24 active cases. One death has 8,457 deaths. who is retired, still enjoys Illinois Department of receiving The Gazette- Transportation is reminding Democrat at his home in parents and caregivers that Monitor polling places Cape Girardeau. Born and state law requires children raised in Anna, he still has to ride in a child safety seat (continued from page 1) are available at the Union County state’s attorney’s of Elections, phone 217- a keen interest in Union until age 8 and rear-facing County Courthouse, which office at 833-7216 or the 782-4141. County happenings. until age 2. Proper restraint If a voter cannot read, is located at 309 W. Market Union County Sheriff’s The Illinois attorney gen- *** in a car or booster seat is the has trouble understanding St. in Jonesboro – and not at Office at 833-5500. eral’s office, phone 1-800- A very large athletic best way to protect a child English, or has a disability, regular polling places. Early voting is scheduled 559-6812. that voter has the right to Polls are scheduled to be to begin Sept. 24 (today) at complex is under construc- from serious injury or death The office of the U.S. request assistance from open on Election Day from the Union County Court- tion adjacent to The Strike in the event of a crash. Attorney for the Southern anyone other than his or her 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. house. Voting can be done Zone Bowling Center at *** District of Illinois, phone the east edge of Anna. The On Friday, Sept. 25, as employer, an agent of his or The state’s attorney and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon- her employer, or an officer sheriff said that members of day through Friday. Voting 618-628-3700. facility will be the home of part of National Prepared- The FBI, phone 618-397- a fitness center. ness Month, the Illinois or agent of his or her union. the public who have ques- will be in the community Voters have the right to tions or concerns regarding room on the first floor of 4401. *** Emergency Management register to vote and cast activities taking place at the courthouse. The U.S. Department of If you intend to vote Agency and public safety their vote at the same time Justice Civil Rights Divi- by mail in the upcoming any Union County polling County officials said that officials throughout the up to and including on place should contact the cncerns about voting also sion, phone 1-800-253- November election, your state plan to participate in Election Day. Same-day Union County clerk’s of- can be addressed to: 3931, email voting.sec- decision is public informa- “If You See Something, registration and voting fice at 833-5711, the Union The Illinois State Board [email protected]. tion and political candidates Say Something Awareness may be sending you politi- Day.” The goal of the event cal material. is to inspire, empower and Commemorating U.S. Constitution *** educate the public about Ray Lenzi, the Democrat- the importance of reporting (continued from page 1) gress and signed into public In the book ‘Big Q Lit- “Based on this, it is time ic candidate for Congress suspicious activity. law on Aug. 2, 1956, by tle Q: The Calm Before for me to read the Declara- recognize the patriotic cel- in Illinois’ 12th District, *** President Dwight D. Eisen- the Storm’ by a Friend of tion of Independence again ebrations which will com- launched his “Movement Giant City State Park and hower. Medjugorje it provided an and remind myself what the memorate the occasion.” for Change” campaign tour downtown Makanda were The aims of the Consti- analogy for this interde- Founding Fathers had in during a noon time visit The mayor also asked busy places last Sunday “our citizens to reaffirm the tution Week celebration pendence. mind for our country. Monday to the Lincoln afternoon. ideals the Framers of the are to: “Every corporation in “The Declaration of In- Memorial Picnic Grounds *** Constitution had in 1787.” Emphasize citizens’ re- America has a charter or dependence preceded the in Jonesboro. Monday’s Big change: the words One of the “patriotic cel- sponsibilities for protecting articles of incorporation. Constitution. It was signed schedule also included vis- “chilly nights” were used ebrations” of Constitution and defending the Constitu- The articles of incorpora- in 1776 and the Constitu- its to Mound City and Cai- by the National Weather Week was held Thursday tion. tion or a charter brings the tion was signed eleven ro. More on this to come. Service in the forecast for afternoon, Sept. 17. A group Inform people that the organization into existence years later in 1787 and rati- *** last Friday, Saturday and of enthusiastic participants Constitution is the basis for and identifies its purpose fied in 1789. The River-to-River Trail Sunday. gathered at a veterans mon- America’s great heritage and intent. Then the organi- “It appears the Declara- ument in downtown Anna and the foundation for our zation creates its by-laws on tion is the conscience for to ring bells at 3 p.m. to way of life. how to govern the business. the Constitution and the Texas man faces charges in commemorate the drafting Encourage the study of “Using this analogy the Constitution is not a stand- of the Constitution. the historical events which relationship between the alone document. connection with 2018 accident Event organizer Norma led to the framing of the Declaration of Indepen- Union County State’s Authorities said that Lee Hackney shared the fol- Constitution in September dence and the Constitution Sheriff issues Attorney Daniel Klinge- Adams, while driving a lowing information about 1787. was easy for me to under- mann reported Sept. 16 that commercial motor vehicle, the Constitution and Con- Constitution Week is a stand. monthly report Derek M. Adams, 51, of failed to stop at a stop sign stitution Week: great time to learn more “The Declaration of In- Union County Sheriff Houston, Texas, has been and crashed into a pas- Constitution Week com- about this important docu- dependence is America’s Scott Harvel has released foundation, the articles of charged with one count of senger car in which one memorates America’s most ment and celebrate the free- his department’s monthly aggravated reckless driving important document. doms it gave us. incorporation that brought adult and two children were our nation into existence activity report for August. (a Class 4 felony) and one This celebration was Hackney noted the bell- injured. and identified its purpose. Highlights from the re- count of reckless conduct (a started by the Daughters of One of the children re- ringing which took place “The Constitution pro- port follows: Class 4 felony). ceived life-threatening in- the American Revolution, at 3 p.m. vides the by-laws on how Felony arrests, eight. Adams was charged af- juries, which resulted in DAR. “Prior to ringing bells we our nation will be governed. Misdemeanor arrests, 25. ter an extensive investiga- permanent disability. In 1955, DAR petitioned discussed the interdepen- “The Declaration of In- Traffic arrests, 28. Warrant tion by the Illinois State Congress to set aside Sept. The matter has been set dence of the Declaration dependence defines our na- arrests, three. Total arrests, Police following a vehicle 17-23 annually to be dedi- of Independence and the for a first appearance at 9 tion’s principles, our moral 64. accident on the off ramp cated for the observance of Constitution,” she said. a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, values. Cases opened, 42. Drug of Interstate 57 and State Constitution Week. “The Declaration of In- investigations, five. Crash at the Union County Court- “In the Constitution there Route 146 in Union County The resolution was later dependence holds the key is no right or wrongs – only reports, 13. 911 calls, 1,766. house in Jonesboro. in August 2018. adopted by the U.S. Con- to our freedom. the laws. Miles patrolled, 15,753. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, September 24, 2020 Section A - Page 3 Teacher seeks access for all to visual arts access to the magic, joy, and website, or creating instruc- learning attained through tional videos. art education.” “It gives students an op- He started working for portunity to see me struggle Anna District No. 37 in as I learn, and we are all 2011. But, Shearer said, his learning together,” Josh students at Century “were says. always heavy on his heart. “ But the creation and pub- Shearer recalled the pos- lication of the online con- itive influence of having tent for his students gave Nancy Murray as an art him the idea to share the teacher and said that he curriculum with anyone knew the impact art educa- who wanted it. tion can have. He said that every student “Art is how we under- who wants an art teacher Artist featured stand, interpret, and build can follow along in his Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky is featured in a video which is offered as an 8th grade resource culture,” he said. remote learning plan. This by Anna School District No. 37 art teacher Josh “In a state with the is accessible to any student Shearer. The image is a screen shot from the video. greatest river system in the with the internet. world, some of the richest The curriculum is de- A Union County teacher tablish through remote and farmland in the world, and signed for 3rd through 8th says he was looking for hybrid learning models, and one of the best cities in grade students, but can be a way to increase access it is hard enough to be a par- the world, there has to be modified to suit any stu- to the visual arts during ent in these uncertain times, enough resources to make dents needs. His website is a school year which is is let alone take on the role of sure every student has an updated daily. unlike anything this country teacher also,” he continued. art teacher.” To check out his website, has ever seen before. Now, Shearer says he Shearer said he is always visit anna37.com. From Josh Shearer is the art sees an opportunity to in- searching for solutions, not there select remote learning, teacher for Anna Commu- crease access to visual art problems. then Josh Shearer. nity Unit School District education throughout the As Anna District No. 37 If you want additional Garden of the month No. 37. Shearer says he is region. adopted a hybrid learning help or feedback, email Josh The Anna-Jo Garden Club has presented its most looking for a silver lining He started serving Illi- model to meet the chal- [email protected]. recent garden of the month award to Brenda Tripp in the midst of a pandemic. nois public schools as an art lenges of the COVID-19 Shearer invites everyone at 335 McCloud Loop near Anna. In announcing “Parents and teachers are educator in 2006 as the art pandemic, his instruction to consider adding their the honor, the garden club shared that “Brenda’s using the internet in ways teacher for Century District went virtual. child, or children to his many beautiful gardens are well known in this area they have never imagined. No. 100 at Ullin. Shearer said he will be remote classroom. Shearer for their design, color and sometimes whimsical There is little doubt that In 2010, Shearer lost his the first to tell you he never says he would “be thrilled delight. Even in the fall season, her gardens reflect this is a struggle for stu- position due to the state’s planned on managing a to learn with them.” luscious color.” In the picture, she is surrounded dents, parents and teach- budget crisis. by different varieties of yellow marigolds, kiss me ers,” Shearer said. At that point, Shearer Career opportunities for over the garden gate and ruby red celosias. “Brenda “The personal rapport said it became his mission has generously given many colorful bouquets to required for educational “to make sure every student women in farming industry the club for garden therapy visits to the nursing success is very hard to es- in our great state receives homes,” the garden club added. Photo provided. topic of virtual panel discussion A virtual panel discussion 95498138374#. Food service course slated planned by Southern Illinois Other panelists are sched- Shawnee Community Col- student will hold a food han- University Carbondale’s uled to include: lege is planning to offer a dler’s certification which is College of Agricultural, Susan Graham, assistant food service ServSafe course. valid for five years. Life and Physical Sciences to the dean, College of Ag- The course is scheduled To register, or for more will explore the diverse ca- riculture, Life and Physical Monday and Tuesday, Oct. information, call a Shawnee reer opportunities available Sciences. 19-20, at Shawnee Commu- Community College advisor within the farming industry Miriam Hoffman, a junior nity College’s Anna Exten- at 618-634-3200, extension for women. studying agribusiness eco- sion Center. Hours will be 3397, or the Anna Extension The conversation, via nomics from Earlville. from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Center at 833-3399, Monday Zoom, is set for noon, Fri- Sarah Dintelmann, a 2020 day. through Friday, between 8 day, Sept. 25, and will fo- SIU Carbondale graduate Upon successful passing a.m. and 4 p.m. Class space cus on the varying agricul- in agricultural business and of the ServSafe exam, a is limited. ture-related careers. agronomy who is now work- The discussion will in- ing with Bayer Crop Sci- clude Erin Perry, an associ- ence. Weather ate professor in the SIU De- Perry said her goal is High 82, low 44; no precipitation partment of Animal Science, to help young women un- The Union County area tures for the period as re- Food and Nutrition. derstand the vast diversity experienced mild tempera- corded by local weather The meeting is free and of available opportunities tures during the period of observer Dana Cross in Phillip R. McGrath open to the public. To par- within the industry. Sept. 15-21. Jonesboro: Financial Advisor H L 311 South Main 38-41G ticipate, click on the Zoom The discussion is sched- The high temperature for Anna, IL 62906 link. The meeting ID is uled to feature SIU faculty, the period was 82. The low Tuesday, Sept. 15 80 59 (618) 833-6999 Wednesday, Sept. 16 82 58 954 9813 8374 and call-in students and alumni. was 44. Thursday, Sept. 17 82 56 number is 312-626-6799, The virtual meeting is Mid-September was dry, Friday, Sept. 18 72 54 sponsored by the southern too, with no precipitation Saturday, Sept. 19 71 47 region of Illinois Agri-Wom- recorded. Sunday, Sept. 20 75 44 en. Following are tempera- Monday, Sept. 21 77 48 Fall IS here and It’S the A tribute to our perFect tIme to Get out and area veterans . . . vISIt all the beautIFul Scenery The Gazette-Democrat will publish on October 29, 2020, a special our area haS to oFFer. commemorative issue in honor of our area veterans and service members currently serving on active duty. There will be no charge for this service. Go hiking, Don't miss this opportunity to pay tribute to those who have proudly served or are still serving our country. have a picnic Please mail or bring in a picture of your veteran (living or deceased) or your family member still on active duty to: or just enjoy The Gazette-Democrat, P.O. Box 529, Anna, IL 62906 OR email information to [email protected]. the view. Photos need to be scanned , not photocopied please. 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For bookkeeping and account information, please call 618-833-4546 41GP Page 4 - Section A Thursday, September 24, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat SIU, SEMO slated Sports to play football game Football memories: 1939 A-JCHS Wildcats Oct. 23 in Carbondale Southern Illinois and Details will be announced Southeast Missouri State at a later date. have joined a growing list “People are starving for of college football pro- football in the area and both grams that are planning to fan bases can have a game play football this fall. to rally around,” Hill said. In a joint announcement Both the No. 24 Salukis on Monday, the schools and No. 25 Redhawks are said they are scheduled to ranked in the Stats FCS play at Saluki Stadium in preseason poll. Carbondale on Friday, Oct. The game will count to- 23 at 6 p.m. ward the 2020-2021 season SIU director of athletics record and be used by the Liz Jarnigan and SEMO selection committee when AD Brady Barke worked determining the proposed together with both schools’ 16-team playoff field. head coaches to map out a The Missouri Valley safe return to practice and Football Conference ex- competition. pects to play an eight-game “We’re so excited to spring season, followed by bring football back this fall the FCS Playoffs. for our players, staff and The game will be the 88th fans,” Jarnigan said. meeting all-time between the “There have been chal- schools in a series that dates lenges along the way, but back to 1909, when the teams I’m confident in the process- had to cross the Mississippi es we have in place that we River by boat to play. can have a safe and enjoy- The rivalry is branded able evening on Oct. 23rd.” the “War For The Wheel” SIU head coach Nick Hill, in reference to the ship’s who played for SEMO head wheel trophy that goes to coach Tom Matukewicz the winner. during his career at Southern SEMO is currently in Illinois, said a fall matchup possession of the wheel with the Redhawks was the after last year’s 44-26 win right fit for both programs. in Cape Girardeau. “If we were going to play Both schools planned to any game this fall, we were resume full-team practices going to play SEMO,” Hill on Monday. said. “To start talking about “The rivalry, the unique- game plans, practice sched- ness of two Division I ules and how we’re going to 1939 A-J Wildcats schools with the histories get this team ready to go: as a This photograph of the Anna-Jonesboro Community High School football team appeared in the Sept. of both programs that are 45 football coach, it’s exciting to 21, 1939, issue of The Gazette-Democrat. minutes away from each oth- be able to do that,” Hill said. The 2020 high school The 1939 model of the the same as the eleven who erful teams and local fans er. A lot of the uncertainty of “This is a tremendous these times is travel, staying rivalry and I’m excited we football season in Illinois Anna-Jonesboro Commu- started at Metropolis last should see a good exhi- in hotels, getting on planes.” get to play this game,” said has been put on hold be- nity High (School) football week. bition of football when SEMO will drive to South- Matukewicz. cause of the coronavirus/ team will make its home Injuries have been ham- the Wildcats tackle the ern on the day of the game “There is so much history COVID-19 pandemic. debut tomorrow (Friday) pering Merle Boswell, Mike invaders. and return the same night. in this series and both fan This week, The Ga- night, when the Wildcats Alcorn and Wilbur Grisham The 40-piece A-J High Saluki Athletics is work- bases look forward to this zette-Democrat takes a meet the strong Zeigler in practice this week, but band will march before the ing on a reduced-capaci- matchup every year. People look back at the 1939 An- team on the A-J field in all three will probably see game and during the half. ty seating plan and other are starving for football and na-Jonesboro Community the opening home game of some action Friday night Other entertainment is also measures that could allow we’re confident in the pro- High School football team. the season. The kick-off is if their injuries respond to planned. season-ticket holders and tocols we have in place to The following article slated for 7:45. treatment. *** students to attend the game. make a safe return to play.” about the A-J football team Injuries Cripple Three Boswell has a pulled A-J and Zeigler played to appeared in the Thursday, Coach Paul Houghton shoulder tendon, while the a 0-0 tie in the game. A-J boys take first in six-team Sept. 21, 1939, issue of The said the starting A-J lineup other two suffered lime *** Gazette-Democrat: would probably be about burns at Metropolis. Another story of interest event run at Massac County; The coaches have been appeared in the Sept. 21, experimenting this week 1939, issue of the paper: girls finish in second place A-J girls’, boys’ golf with Harold Holtz at end Wildcats Meet The Anna-Jonesboro 19:17.92. 26th, Josh Wil- instead of guard, moving Mounds in Six-Man Community High School liams 20:48.99. Bill Sorrels to the back- Game There Friday boys’ and girls’ cross coun- Vienna 49, A-J 55, Mas- teams both see action sac County 71, Herrin field, and putting Bob Cast A group of Anna-Jones- try teams competed Thurs- The Anna-Jonesboro were next for A-J with 47 day, Sept. 17, in a six-team 81, West Frankfort 90, at guard. This combina- boro High School football Community High School apiece, followed by Osman event at Massac County. Harrisburg 157 (girls): tion may be tried in Friday players will go to Mounds girls’ and boys’ golf teams and Hannan with 48 each, The A-J boys won their Kaylee Stover led the Lady both were in action last Ralls and Nash Oxford 51 night’s game. to play the school there in event, while the girls fin- Wildcats with a 5th place week. each and Andrew Odum 60. Sorrels and Jimmy Daubs a six-man football game. ished in second place. finish in 22:07.9. A-J Girls Massac County 177, will probably start at ends Marshall Howell is coach- A-J 42, Vienna 56, West Julia Hall was next for The A-J girls’ golf team Carterville 179, Nashville with Grisham and Ernest ing the A-J squad. Frankfort 75, Herrin 80, the Lady Wildcats at 7th lost for the first time this 181 and A-J 187: Lasley Ellis at tackles and Holtz Six-man football is sim- Massac County 125, Har- with a time of 22:52.66. season at the Red Hawk led the Wildcats with 41 in and Merle Hoss at guards. ilar to the regular 11-man risburg 133 (boys): Beto Other results posted Golf Course in Pinck- the loss at the Crab Orchard Capt. Hewey Tweedy will game, except there are Vaca Diez led the way for by A-J runners includ- neyville Thursday, Sept. Lake Golf Course in Carter- be at center. only three men in the line the winning Wildcats with a ed: 12th, Addison Denny 17. ville Monday, Sept. 14. The Wildcat backfield and three in the backfield. 4th place finish in 17:23.36. 23:30.52. 14th, Olivia Bow- Pinckneyville 189, A-J Ralls finished second for will likely include Charles Mounds is playing the ab- Matteo Vaca Diez was en 22:39.83. 17th, Marisol 199, Mount Vernon 220: A-J with 46, followed by Shafer, Boswell, Alcorn, breviated football as a reg- next for A-J at 5th in a time Zamora 23:53.05. 19th, Marlee Smith led the Lady Richardson 49, Osman 51, and Charlie Chrisman. ular sport instead of the of 17:51.71. Lakelyn Carter 23:57.33. Wildcats with 37. Plott 55 and Hannan 56. Big Zeigler Line 11-man variety. Other results posted by A-J’s Brodie Denny had Mary Jane Cavaness was The A-J boys had a Zeigler is reported to A return game will be A-J runners included: 8th, a leg injury and did not next for A-J with 49, fol- 7-4 record following last have a line weighing 180 played here on the night T.J. Macy 18:26.43. 9th, compete. lowed by Madi Hawk 56, week’s action. The team pounds and one of their of November 1, preceding Zach Henry 18:28.99. 17th, The A-J boys and girls Reese Reynolds 57 and is scheduled to play again best teams. The school the high school conference Daniel Dover 19:09.78. are scheduled to compete Victoria Bittle and Addi in the Southern Illinois has a reputation for pow- (game). 18th, Nick McGrath Thursday, today, at Benton. Hadley 58 each. River-to-River Conference A-J, which was 8-1 fol- Tournament at the Hickory lowing the match, is sched- Ridge Golf Course in Car- uled to compete at the Pine terville Tuesday, Sept. 29. Lakes Golf Course in Her- The A-J Junior Varsity rin Wednesday, Sept. 30. Boys’ Invitational is sched- A-J Boys uled at the Union County The A-J boys’ golf team Country Club Thursday, finished 1-2 in last week’s today. action. A-J 162, Pinckneyville Du Quoin 176: Luke Lasley won med- alist honors with 32 in lead- edges Anna ing the Wildcats to the vic- The Anna Junior High tory at the Red Hawk Golf School softball team- Course in Pinckneyville watched the game slip Thursday, Sept. 17. away early and couldn’t Kamden Richardson was recover in a 3-1 loss to Du next for A-J with 41, fol- Quoin. lowed by Hayden Ralls 44, The pitching was strong Gavin Osman 45 and Tim- on both sides. Du Quoin othy Plott and Nick Hannan struck out nine, while Ruby with 47 each. Yates from Anna sat down Carbondale 167, A-J 11. 176: Lasley scored 34 to Yates surrendered three win medalist honors for runs on six hits over seven Disc golf tournament played in Anna the Wildcats in the loss at innings, striking out 11 and Competitors from around the region gathered at the new disc golf course at Anna City Park in Anna the Union County Country walking none. last Saturday for the Trilogy Challenge Doubles Tournament. The team of Scott Trambley and Jon Boster Club course in Anna Tues- Kansas Craig led the finished first among the 20 teams competing. Proceeds from the tournament benefited Hadley’s Haven, day, Sept. 15. Anna Lady Indians with an organization raising funds to build an all-inclusive playground in Southern Illinois. The tournament Plott and Richardson two hits in three at bats. raised nearly $800 for the cause. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, September 24, 2020 Section A - Page 5 Cobden baseball posts wins Anna VFW planning Counseling service welcomes over Century, Herrin Agape support for 5K run/walk event The Cobden High School pitched in the win. Reyn- corn hole tournament Union County Counsel- outings, local plays and baseball team won for the olds pitched 6 innings and Veterans of Foreign Wars hole tournament, the VFW ing Service is planning to cultural programs, Christ- plans to have a silent auc- first time this season last allowed 4 hits to go with Carroll P. Foster Post No. host its sixth 5K run/walk mas presents and many 3455 of Anna is planning to tion, with items donated by week. 2 walks and 10 strikeouts. on Saturday morning, Oct. others which the counseling host a Corn Hole Challenge members and local vendors. “We’re getting better,” Hand pitched an inning and 17, at the Anna City Park. service’s clients would oth- Tournament on Saturday, Craft vendors have been Cobden coach Dana Pear- had 3 strikeouts. Organizers are welcom- erwise be unable to enjoy. Oct. 10, starting at noon. invited to set up booths and son said. “The big thing Cobden 3, Herrin ing corporate sponsorship In some cases, basic The proceeds from the to sell their wares. and other support for the needs, such as unfunded is that we didn’t make any Agape 0: Hand was the event will go to support the The competition will errors.” winning pitcher in the sec- event. medications and personal local VFW. include games that will al- Union County Coun- items, may be purchased. Cobden 6, Century 5: ond win for visiting Cobden A barbeque stand will be low competitors to choose John Fuhrhop was 2-for-3 Thursday, Sept. 17. seling Service works to Those who may be in- set up for lunch. Drinks also their own partners, as well improve the mental health terested in learning how to with an RBI to lead the host Hand pitched 7 innings will be available. as blind draw for partners, Appleknockers to their first and allowed 2 hits to go of children and adults support the 5K run/walk The actual corn hole so players don’t have to be throughout the community. can contact Susie Adams win Tuesday, Sept. 15. with 3 walks and 14 strike- event will be outside so a corn hole pro to have fun. Tristan Brummer was outs. Funds raised during the at Union County Counsel- social distancing can be Entry fees vary for differ- 5K run/walk will be utilized ing Service, phone 833- 1-for-3 with a triple and 2 Dawson Short, Reynolds, maintained. ent games with a $30 entry RBIs. Nolen Hand and Jace Wyatt and Brummer were to support activities for 8551 or email susieadams@ The bar inside the VFW fee for teams. Union County Counseling uccsinc.org. Wyatt were both 1-for-3 1-for-3. Franklin added an post will be open to all. Games will include dou- with an RBI each. Brock RBI. Service clients of all ages. Online registration and The post is located north of ble eliminations, sudden Activities which are sponsorship forms are Reynolds was 1-for-3. Tyler Cobden, 2-4, is sched- Anna at 70 VFW Ln., just death and others. supported include school available through Union Franklin was 1-for-4 with uled to play again Thurs- off old U.S. Route 51. Payouts will be for first athletics, homecoming and County Counseling Ser- a triple. day, today, at Webber In addition to the corn place, second place and other celebrations, summer vice’s Facebook page. Reynolds and Hand Township. Senior golf event third place. Registration is set to be- Anna Pickleball Group Sports Page from the Past played in Anna gin at noon on Oct. 10. from the files of The Gazette-Democrat Gary Eddington won the Play is scheduled to begin Egyptian Senior Golf Asso- at 1 p.m. plans to host tournament Thursday, September 24, 1970 ciation event at the Union Play will continue as Pickleball action is pate at various skill levels. Through the power of an offense that mustered some County Country Club golf long as the players are hav- planned in Anna. A pick- Friday, Sept. 25, 3.0 340 total yards, the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats defeated the ing fun. course in Anna Thursday, leball tournament is sched- players will compete in Carterville Lions by a score of 38-18 last Friday night in The VFW invites the Sept. 17. uled Sept. 25-27 at the Anna men’s, women’s and mixed the opening game of the football season. community to bring a lawn City Park. doubles beginning at 5 p.m. The question concerning the balanced attack of the 1970 Bob Hite finished in sec- chair and spend the day at ond place. Bill Fisher and The Anna Pickleball Saturday, Sept. 26, is Wildcats football team was answered by a powerful offen- the tournament. Group will be hosting the scheduled to feature 3.5 sive attack that could manage both an effective ground and John McConnaughy fin- The VFW again voiced ished in a tie for third place. Southern Illinois Open players in the same divi- air attack coupled with a defense that contained Carterville appreciation for everyone’s tournament. sions. Play is set to start at to 18 hard fought points. Don Stretch won the low support of its activities. net score. Fisher was next The tournament will be 8:30 a.m. An Illinois High School Association ruling on the More information is avail- played on the pickleball Sunday is scheduled to and Eddington took third scoring of the Point After Touchdown was first employed able by calling the VFW courts at the Anna City feature players from 4.0 and place. in prep football this last Friday night. The scoring of the post at 833-5182. Park. 4.5 levels, with competition PAT in past seasons has been one point for either a kicking Proceeds from the tour- starting at 10 a.m. or running conversion attempt. This year, however, the Anna Council has busy nament will be given to All together, 75 players IHSA ruled that the running conversion attempt would Hadley’s Haven to help are scheduled to participate now be worth two points while kicking attempt is still agenda at regular meeting with the organization’s in the tournament. worth one point. The Anna City Council ing is planned Oct. 22 at fund-raising campaign. Sinisi’s on Main in Anna *** once again had a wide-rang- 5:30 p.m. Pumpkin Town The campaign is working plans to have its food truck Coach’s Column: Even though all the players did an ing agenda for a regular displays will be on view to raise funds to develop an available on Friday and excellent job on both offense and defense, Coach Ron meeting. Oct. 22 through Oct. 31. all-inclusive playground at Saturday. Gray of the Wildcats chose Joe Pickett and La Rue Parr The council met in reg- Breakdown and removal the Anna City Park. Organizers noted that the as offensive and defensive players of the week. ular session Tuesday eve- of displays will be Sunday, The Anna Pickleball public is invited to come *** ning, Sept. 15, at Anna Nov. 1, by 3 p.m. Group reports that players and watch some of the best Tomorrow night A-J opens its Southwest Egyptian City Hall. No categories or divi- from five states have signed pickleball players in the Conference season with a game at Chester. Halloween trick-or-treat sions are planned. This is up to play and will partici- area as they compete. *** hours were discussed. Hal- an open opportunity for The annual National Coon Squalling, State Goose, loween is Oct. 31. anyone who wishes to par- New police chief named Duck and Crow Calling Contest, sponsored by the Union Uncertainty surrounds ticipate and create a display County Sportsmen’s Club, which was originally scheduled plans for trick-or-treating in the 20x20 space which is for October 3 and 4, will be held October 10 and 11. in the midst of the ongoing assigned. for Village of Cobden In the 1970 All-Star game, the Union County All-Stars coronavirus/COVID-19 Those who want to par- Fire department receives $360,000 grant for new truck pounded pennant winning State Farm, 12 to 3. pandemic. ticipate and enter either/and The Ridge Riders Saddle Club will hold a Western The Village of Cobden Halloween trick-or-treat The city is hoping to or the diorama display or has a new police chief. hours were discussed. No Horse Show at the Dongola Arena Sunday, Sept. 27, receive guidance from state store front entry are asked beginning at 2:00 p.m. The post was filled at official hours will be set officials regarding plans for to register their plans by a regular meeting of the in the village due to the trick-or-treating. Wednesday, Oct. 14, by Cobden Village Board of ongoing and unknown Pumpkin Town, another mail or email to Carol@ Trustees which was held COVID-19 restrictions. seasonal event was dis- southernmostillinois.com Tuesday evening, Sept. 8. Village officials noted that cussed at the city council or Southernmost Illinois The meeting was at Cobden residents and parents are meeting. Tourism Bureau, P.O. Box Village Hall. not prohibited from observ- Pumpkin Town is a 378, Anna, Ill. 62906. popular event which has In other business at last Village president Paul Z. ing Halloween traditions. been held for a number of week’s meeting: Tomazzoli’s appointment The board discussed the years on the grounds of the Brentley Sims was em- of Jesse Spencer as police process of annexing prop- Choate Mental Health and ployed as a full-time offi- chief was approved by a erties south of the village Developmental Center in cer with the Anna Police consent vote. along Old U.S. Route 51. Anna. Department. The police chief’s oath The village president was Like many other events, The city council ap- of office was administered authorized to proceed with Pumpkin Town is impacted proved a bid for a water to Spencer by village clerk seeing if a majority of prop- by the pandemic. line extension project along Karen M. Winzenburger. erty owners are favorable to With that in mind, com- Lick Creek Road. A bid in In related business, the annexation. munity member Pete Hous- the amount of $56,631 was village president will draft a In light of there being man was in attendance accepted from Mott Exca- letter requesting input from no qualified applications at the Sept. 15 meeting. vating in Vienna. the public regarding the for the position of police Housman discussed plans The council approved public’s expectations for the officer, the board decided for having Pumpkin Town an ordinance which estab- Cobden Police Department. to place an online adver- at the Anna City Park. lished a four-way stop at The new police chief was tisement for police officer Following the meeting, the intersection of West asked to deactivate the po- for 30 days. the following information High and South Green lice department’s Facebook The resignation of Jer- about plans for the 2020 streets. page. The board also voted emy Smith as school re- Pumpkin Town was re- A resolution was ap- to provide a cell phone for source officer was accepted. ceived: proved for the placing of the police department’s use. The resignation was effec- The theme for this year’s four speed bumps on Her- A wide range of other tive Aug. 28. event will be Super Heroes. man Wright Drive, which is business was conducted at The board voted to ac- Pumpkin Town is at the Anna City Park. planned at the Anna City The council approved a the Sept. 8 meeting. cept the resignation of Lou Park this year. Set up will high bid of $800 for a sur- It was reported that the Ann Hartline as village be Oct. 19-22. plus 1991 Ford LGT. Two Cobden Fire Department treasurer. A ribbon cutting open- bids were received. was successful in applying The village’s cemetery for a grant to purchase a board of managers has a fire truck. 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Online bidding & info at: Gary Neimeier // LegacySells4u.hibidcom (618) 781-3814 Page 6 - Section A Thursday, September 24, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat ket Saturday night when the we would select, not fixed Stores in beautiful down exactly as we would like, town Anna stayed open late but again I don’t remember Anna News to say goodbye to summer my momma always putting By Martha Ann Webb and welcome fall. food on the table to my de- Please have news to me by Sunday night. Email Jill has a booth in the sires either. Now look at me. me at [email protected], mail to me at 118 W. store to raise funds for mis- A healthy senior who knows Monroe St., leave news in the back of the green box sions. from whence she come. at the right of my front door or call me at 833-5717. Colorfest sale will be Thanks be to my mother Oct. 10 at Annabelle Mar- and all those who care for Guests Guest ket, second Saturday, as us at the Sunshine Inn. Long Jane Bauer’s niece and Guest of Dean Corbit they always have. may they nourish us and husband Cal and Charisse was his daughter Nelly Bo- Thanks for Your Ser- love us as we love them. Joel Brown from Carbondale donated a van full Streetet from Topeka, Ind., lender from Bartlett, Tenn. vice Anna VFW of gardening books for the recent Anna-Jonesboro visited her over the week- Sympathy Trace Faire is stationed The post will be sponsor- Garden Club sale. He is with Susan Prestia of end. They went to Lam- Willie and Terrie Rhymer at the Grand Forks Airbase ing a corn hole tournament the Anna-Jo Garden Club and Darryl Parks, who bert’s in Sikeston, Mo., for recently attended the funer- in North Dakota. He will be on Oct. 10. donated elephant garlic that he got when he visited lunch on Saturday, Rendle- al/visitation of their aunt working in an unmanned They are looking for ven- Texas. man Orchards and walked Erma Story in Belknap. She aircraft used for reconnais- dors to set up inside. If you down Main Street in Anna. was 88 years old at the time sance missions. are a vendor that would like Gatlinburg Trip of her passing and was from His parents Tasha and to set up and sell your items Tina Ramage and a group the Cypress area. Jerome are going to fly please contact Linda at of friends went to Gat- Fall Weather up to see him and take his lindajackson98@frontier. linburg, Tenn. They were David and Marie Samuel sister as well as his new fi- com to receive a contract visited by a bear at their toured around country roads ancé with them. The winters and reserve a space. If you motel. Then, they saw elk north and south of Crab there are terrible, so they are not a vendor and know crossing the road on the way Orchard Lake Sunday. The want to see the base before of anyone who is in our into Cherokee, N.C. weather was beautiful. it was covered in snow. local area please have them 89th Birthday Annabelle Market Sunshine Inn contact Linda. Rose Ramage celebrated Jill Mills played her harp From Janice Lewellyn: The event will be outside, her birthday Sept. 21. in front of Annabelle Mar- I would like to add a little but the vendors will be set admiration and honor for up inside. People will be the Sunshine Inn, which I coming in and out through- don’t think Union County out the day. citizens realize do so much Honors for our seniors here. Marie Samuel was given A few years ago I even an honor for her painting served on their boards so I but can’t get a picture with was able to see what it was it because they are all on like from that side also. line now. I understand that most Marie says most exhibits earn a salary that are in- now are online. In some Congratulations: Joanne Dale has written a volved but that does not ways it is easier without children’s book Robby Robin Learns to Sing. You cover the extra effort and shipping or taking work and can buy the book in Anna at The Here and Now caring that goes into it. The picking it up and meeting Store, at Barnes and Noble or you can order it meals are nourishing,tasty, those deadlines. through Amazon. It was illustrated by Lee Hackney maybe not always what Life sure has changed from the Anna Art Center. A portion of the profits with the pandemic. She from the book goes to the Shawnee Hills Arts used to be driving or tak- Council. ing the train to Chicago for exhibits. Anyway this is good news but can’t be a photo for the paper. Marie received a note from Jennifer that her Win- ter Woods at Sunset has been selected for Highland Park Poetry’s Fall/Winter Margie Bittle celebrated her 94th birthday Sept. 17 with family and friends. Gallery. She is to send a brief two to three sentence bio and include a fun tree fact. Scheduled posting for Gallery is Oct. 1 Anna Heights Baptist Church Congratulations to Ashley Hoekstra, who Birthdays: Sept. 23 Pres- won the 2020 Ken ton Houseman, 26 Joanna Gibson, 28 Bonnie Treece, Stute Anna-Jonesboro For Emmie, Finlay and Leah Hileman, happiness Community High School is helping out on the farm. They are grandchildren band scholarship. of Doug and Beth Hileman.

Jill Mills is an amazing woman. She played her harp in front of Annabelle Market Saturday evening when the stores stayed open to say good bye to summer and welcome to autumn.

Willie and Terrie Rhymer celebrated Congratulations the birthday of their Schlenker Photography great-granddaughter (McKayla Schlenker) Hadley Grace Rhymer from Lick Creek for on Sept.13. She turned being published in the The Jacob Hileman family spent some special 2. Her Frozen birthday LENSATIONAL model time with his parents, Doug and Beth Hileman, on was complete with magazine from the UK their rural Anna 5-H Farm recently. The children, cake, ice cream, lots of featuring the beautiful Finley 6, Emmie 5, Leah 3, enjoyed several days presents and a water Madison Miller. Madison on the farm while their parents prepared to leave slide bounce house. is the daughter of Matt their home in St. Louis for a year in France. Great- There were many other and Misty Sadler and grandparents Norm and Barb Bauer helped with family and friends there Matt and Samantha hosting and celebrating birthdays before their to help her celebrate. Miller. departure this week to Paris, France. Pictured in back are Nadia, Finlay, Emmie and Beth Hileman. In front are Jacob, Doug and Leah Hileman.

Elijah Glen and Harley Ellis and Molly Seibert enjoyed a visit to the sunflower patch at Rendleman Orchards Farm in Alto Pass.

Deb Buehne and Kate Buehne from St. Rose Charisse Streetet from Topeka, Ind., niece of rented electric bikes from Jay Boyd Shawnee Hills Jane Bauer, enjoyed the stores Saturday night Those working at the recent Anna-Jo Garden eBike Rentals and rode 20 miles. They stopped at in beautiful down town Anna. She stopped to get Club walk included Susan Prestia, Marge Selinger, Census Day in front of Stinson Memorial Library her picture taken in the alley by Annabelle Market. Peggy Ferguson, Martha Ann Webb, Susan and got snacks. They both have filled out their Tasha Faire painted the angel wings. Sherwin, Nancy Kucera and Betty Sirles. census. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, September 24, 2020 Section A - Page 7 29 Kendra Seip. 30 Tori I met a friend Laura Treece, the fires in Califor- erva Boyd. Michael Craver tent to participate and enter everyone helping her. Ralls . Stringer’s daughter Tara nia and the people living War of 1812 Jonesboro either/and or the diorama Our schools are getting SIU Student Lunch, Huffman who was working there and all others who Cemetery. Robert E. Boyd display or store front entry free lunches right now. All Tuesday, Oct. 6. AHBC is at the Census. It was so are sick. WWII Lindsey Cemetery. by Wednesday, Oct. 14, by this happens because of providing chicken and rice good to meet her. Looking Congratulations to Ol- Program will be at our mail or email to Carol@ government grants and peo- casserole. Sign up at the for news from her soon. ivia and Harley Hand on Anna Cemetery Dec. 19 at southernmostillinois.com ple like you helping. It takes welcome center. Union County Housing their new baby boy, Carter 11 a.m. If you haven’t sent or Southernmost Illinois us all working together. Momma Lou’s crafters Authority James, 4 pounds, 15 ounces, money yet for your loved Tourism Bureau, P.O. Box Fill out your census and will not be meeting Thurs- The housing authority 19 inches long, born Friday, one a wreath they are $15. 378, Anna, Ill. 62906. be counted at my2020cen- day, Sept. 24. is currently taking appli- Sept. 18. Proud grandpar- We have a lot of veterans Email from Marie Sam- sus.gov or by phone call Pastor Danny McFarland cations for three and four ents are Marcy and Gary buried in our Anna cem- uel 844-330-2020 or by mail fill brought this week’s mes- bedroom apartments. Apart- Morris and great-grand- etery that have no living From DAR Daniel Chap- and return paper question- sage due to Pastor Darryl ments are available in Anna, mother is Lovella Graig. family if you would like to man president, Doda S. naire you got in the mail. and family on vacation. Jonesboro, Dongola, and Guests were Jane Bauer’s sponsor one of them. follows “I would like to Military Prayer List He continued the series Set Cobden. niece and her husband and The check can be made thank Cara Webb, Bonnie Trace Faire, John Mi- Apart Pursuing Personal Application packets are Dean Corbit’s daughter. out to Honor Wreaths for Hogue, Margaret Mathis chael Brimm, Kaleb Mei- Holiness, The Battle of available for pick up at Rev. Tim said if anyone Veterans and mailed to and Lee Hackney for all er, Nathaniel Moss, Der- Sin and Sanctification, with the main office located at would like to volunteer at Martha Ann Webb, 118 their work on Constitution ek Nelson, Nick Pearson, scripture from Ephesians. 131 Hillside Terrace, Anna, the thrift store in Vienna for W. Monroe St., Anna, Ill. Week. I’d also like to thank Nate Frankell, Alex Gratz, Visiting Anna Ill. They are located just the Methodist Church there 62906. You can also drop everyone whom they con- Lukas W. Davis, Reagan Cliff and Lisa Darcy and outside the office for your they will be open Oct. 1, 2, your check off at Anna City tacted and were willing to Morrison, Garrett Goins, dog Lady from Jackson, convenience. Feel free to from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Hall. help with the bell ringing. James McWhorter, Jen- Mo., visited Anna. I got to call the office with any Saturday, Oct. 3, to noon. Pumpkin Town It was so nice to be stand- nifer Ann Bishop, Arin meet them and it was nice questions at 833-5129. A special thanks to Dean Theme: SuperHeroes. ing on the Johnson County Whitemountain, Kate- talking to them and found United Methodist Corbit for bringing eggs for Pumpkin Town will be Courthouse lawn and hear lynn Williams, Lindsey out Lisa was the daughter Church, Anna everyone. at the Anna City Park this the church bells ringing at 3 Keene, Jacob Schaefer, of my classmate John David Sunday, Rev. Tim Gos- Loaves and Fishes gave year. Set up will be Oct. o’clock. Constitution Week Jerod Schaefer, Creighton Newman. sett’s sermon was on Work- out food at the back of the 19-22. Proclamations were signed Laster, Josh Steveson, Josh Lisa grew up in Califor- ers in the Vineyard, with church Tuesday. Ribbon cutting opening by Mayors in Anna, Gorev- Williams, Jim Bonner, Nick nia so she enjoyed looking scripture from Matthew. A Wednesday men’s Bible Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. Display ille, and Vienna. Thank you, Harvel, Nona Elizabeth at the farm where John special prayer was said for study meets at 7 a.m. and on view Oct. 22 through Ladies!” Luke, Lucas J. Strickland, David grew up and schools Rev. Tim before his sermon women’s Bible study meets Oct. 31. Breakdown and A special thanks to Marie William Nathaniel Frankell, he attended. by Leila Spurlock. at 1 p.m. removal of displays Sunday, Samuel for sending me this. Ethan Maze, Tanner Ander- Please keep John David Special music was a Honor Wreaths for Vet- Nov. 1, by 3 p.m. Census son, Hayden Young, Kiefer in your prayers. He fell beautiful song Morning Has erans No categories or divi- Thanks to everyone who Stull, Davis Jorden Glasco, out of his semi and pulled Broken played by Rev. Tim A special thanks to Emily sions. This is an open op- has filled out your census. Ryan Hampton, Brittany a hamstring in his leg and on the hand bells accompa- J. Boyd Myers for three portunity for anyone who Union County is close and Michelle Lence, Killian can’t seem to get any relief nied by Carla Anderson on Honor Wreaths for Veter- wishes to participate and may be in the lead to win Jesse, Molly Noyes, C.J. to help it heal. Then he got the piano. ans: Tulley V. Boyd WWI create a display in the 20x20 the trophy because of the Youngerman, Freddy Morse shingles in his eye. Prayers for healing by Anna Cemetery Grave site space assigned. hard work of our city ad- and wife Megan in Alaska. Census Rev. Tim were for Jill of his parents CJ and Min- Please register your in- ministrator Dori Bigler and Television Listings

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Brothers and sisters: I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace: one Body and one Spirit, as you were also called to the one hope of your call; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. And he gave some as Apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the Body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ. From the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians ******* As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righ- teous but sinners.” From the Gospel of Matthew The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, September 24, 2020 Section A - Page 9 News from News from News from Mt. Moriah Lutheran Camp Ground Church, Anna Nazarene Church A drive-in service was lines followed, including Church, Anna Community held on the church parking the wearing of masks and Pastor Mark’s sermon on Sunday compared three para- Rev. Thompson’s sermon not treat us fair; we don’t lot Sunday, Sept. 20, at 9:30 social distancing. The Ala- bles: the parable of the workers in the vineyard, the parable Sunday was titled “When get what we deserve for our a.m. and by Zoom inside the baster offering will be taken of the tax collector and the parable of the prodigal son. Life Doesn’t Seem Fair,” failures. sanctuary. during the service. The message shared that the three parables “all have the with scripture from Exodus “Jesus suffered the pain Singing was led by Pas- Bible quizzing is planned same meaning: how God is merciful to all of us as sinners. and Matthew. of the cross on our behalf; tor Randy Wright and the at 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 in He is a just God, but not a cruel God.” The message shared that our sins are blotted out worship team. the fellowship hall. CDC Prayers were offered for the whole church of God, for “there is something inside and remembered no more. The pastor’s message on guidelines will be followed the sick and suffering, and for those who are grieving the us that always wants life Through His pain we can Sunday was titled “Christ by wearing masks and so- loss of loved ones. to be fair. Especially when have eternal life.” is Our Example.” Scripture cial distancing. tragedies occur, even faith- All are welcome to Camp ful believers call out to God Ground Church for in-per- was from Galatians. Wednesday night Bible ‘why?’ son worship on Sunday, be- The message can be study is planned at 6:30 “God does care. Like ginning at 10:30 a.m., with found on the church’s web- p.m. Sept. 30 in the sanc- Earthly parents feel the pain CDC guidelines observed. site at annanaz.com and tuary and on Zoom. Chil- when our children are hurt, For those who don’t feel on the church’s Facebook dren’s Bible quizzing is God feels our pain when comfortable returning to page. planned in the fellowship we hurt. in-person worship, services Birthdays: Clayton Ram- hall. CDC guidelines will “God comforts us in our are live on Zoom, and re- age, Sept. 20; Glenda Zaha- be followed by wearing pain, both spiritually, and corded and available on rias, Sept. 21; Yvonne Gra- masks and practicing social physically through those YouTube and posted on the ham, Sept. 24; Jeff Sadler, distancing. Pastor Wright persons who strive to com- church’s Facebook page: Sept. 26. can be texted for the pass- fort us. “Camp Ground Cumber- Friday night Bible study word prior to the meeting. “God can make some- land Presbyterian Church.” is planned at 6:30 p.m. Fri- A parking lot service is thing good out of our suf- Birthday wishes to Blake day, Sept. 25, in the fellow- planned at 9:30 a.m. on fering. In the midst of our Herren who is turning 15 ship hall. CDC guidelines Oct. 4. Seniors who are pain, God is faithful. today, the 24th. 62nd anniversary will be followed, with the less tolerant of the heat or Mt. Moriah congratulates Norm and Barb Bauer, “How many times has Happy 16th wedding God taken care of us and we anniversary to Michael and wearing of masks and social cold will be allowed in the who celebrated 62 years of marriage on Sept. 20. distancing. The Bible study sanctuary, with CDC guide- Photo provided. take it for granted? Ashley Roach tomorrow, “Gratefully, God does the 25th. also will be available on lines followed, including Zoom. Pastor Wright can the wearing of masks and News from be texted for the password social distancing. prior to the meeting. During this time, the First Baptist Church, A parking lot service is church can be contacted by planned at 9:30 a.m. on calling the church office Jonesboro Sept. 27. Seniors who are at 833-6702 and leaving On Sunday, Sept. 20, Wednesday Bible study less tolerant of the heat or a message if necessary or the Rev. Greg George was and youth group meetings cold will be allowed in the by calling Pastor Wright at guest speaker at both the are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. sanctuary, with CDC guide- 618-534-7103. morning and evening wor- Safe guidelines are being ship services. practiced. He messages were sent Birthdays: Pat Schlenker, via transmitter for worship- Sept. 22; Shirley Bauer, CheCk out our seleCtion pers who stayed in their Barbara Clymore, Sept. 25; cars on the church’s lower Mary Carolyn Rendleman, of sausage, steak and More! parking lot while tuned in Sept. 27. to their radios on station The schedule for worship 87.9 FM. at Jonesboro First Bap- During the service, Dee tist Church for the com- Rose led worship. Debbie ing week includes Sunday York was the pianist. Kim School classes on Sundays Benefield provided special at 9 a.m., Sunday morning music. worship at 10 a.m. and The church is open for Sunday evening worship Open: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. worshipers for Sunday at 6 p.m. Route 146 E & I-57 Junction School classes beginning Prayer and Bible study, 5565 St. Rt. 146 East • Anna, IL 62906 Special delivery at 9 a.m., Sunday mornings as well as youth group Several ladies from Mt. Moriah delivered bags at 10 a.m. and Sunday eve- meetings, are scheduled at 833-5986 19-52G filled with personal care items, magazines, snack nings at 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. items, games and other items to residents of the River to River Assisted Living facility. This is one of many mission projects by the Hands of Faith ladies. Photo provided.

News from First Baptist Church, Anna Mary Knight led the If a child needs to ride worship music for Sunday the bus to church, the office morning’s service. can be called and they will John Turner gave a very be picked up. Children have moving testimony about their temperature taken to God’s amazing love and keep everyone safe. grace in his life. Information about the The adult Sunday School church’s programs is avail- class began last Sunday with able by calling the church 13 present. It is hoped that office at 833-5416. Hours the class will grow and that are scheduled from 9 a.m. all of the church’s activities to 3 p.m., Monday through will continue to grow as Thursday. the church opens up more, Children’s church wor- staying careful and mindful ship starts at 10:15 a.m. The of COVID-19. church’s worship service Children’s church also starts at 10:15 a.m. started with a good group Wednesday night Bible of children and workers study begins at 6 p.m. Pastor this past Sunday who are Nick is leading a study about learning together about God. the Book of Revelation. Children’s church is for Nick DiMauro is the grades 3 and above. church’s pastor. All are wel- The church again asks come to attend any of the that parents not send their church’s services. children on the bus or to The church’s next food children’s church if they are giveaway is scheduled for sick or have a temperature. Oct. 8. Page 10 - Section A Thursday, September 24, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat

of Union County, Illinois. YARD SALE: 402 Spring- days from the date of service NOTICE OF COURT COMMONLY KNOWN field Avenue, Anna. Friday, of this summons upon you. The Gazette-Democrat SALE OF REAL ESTATE AS: 1528 Morgan School Rd., September 25, 7 a.m. to 5 If you fail to file a written (735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1) Jonesboro, IL 62952 p.m. and Saturday, Sep- answer to the motion and Classified Section TAX PARCEL NUM- tember 26, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. order to show cause within Phone: 618-833-2158 • Fax: 618-833-5813 PUBLIC NOTICE is BER: 08-20-05-917-A Groceries, health & beauty the time provided, the court, without further notice and in E-mail: [email protected] hereby given that pursuant 4. The real estate may not items, children, men & to a judgment of foreclosure be inspected prior to sale. The women's clothing, books, the parent's absence, may take entered by the court in the property is to be sold, “as is, pedestal bathroom sink, any action that is authorized CLASSIFIED RATES above entitled cause, the where is.” puzzles, small greenhouse, by law, including but not Classifieds...... 30¢ per word property hereinafter de- 5. The time and place of the books, Little Tikes kitchen, limited to entering a judgment $6.00 minimum for each prepaid ad per week scribed or so much thereof as sale are: October 21, 2020, at bed linens (all sizes), queen of adoption of the child if the $3.00 additional if ad is charged shall be sufficient to satisfy 9:00 a.m. at the Union County comforter, lots of misc. court determines, on the date Bold Face 35¢ per word said judgment, will be sold Courthouse, Jonesboro, IL. Come see. the answer is required or on to the highest bidder. 6. The terms of the sale 40p-41g n/c a future date, that consent AD DEADLINE IS 11:00 A.M. TUESDAY 1. The name, address and are: Ten percent (10%) down of the parent is not required telephone number of the per- on the date of sale and the GARAGE SALE: 680 Wing and the adoption is in the best CLASSIFIED DISPLAY RATES son to contact for information balance upon closing. Title Hill Road, Cobden. Saturday, interests of the child. NOTICE TO THE Per inch...... $12.50 regarding the real estate is: will be conveyed "as is" and September 26, 8 a.m. to 1 Tom Jones at Farmers State subject to all past due real p.m. 1 mile west off New 51. RESPONDENT: Bank 618/893-2464, 55 Elm estate taxes and all general Antiques, adult clothing, and READ THESE PAPERS St., Alto Pass, Illinois 62905. real estate taxes which are a lots of misc. CAREFULLY! Fund, which is calculated 2. The common address lien upon the real estate, but You must "appear" in this at the rate of $1 for each and other common descrip- have not yet become due and 41gc case or the other side will win For Sale $1,000 or fraction thereof of tion, if any, of the real estate payable, and special assess- automatically. To "appear" the amount paid by the pur- is: 1528 Morgan School Rd., ments, if any, and easements RIVER TO RIVER YARD you must file with the court FIBERGLASS FOR SALE: chaser not to exceed $300, in Jonesboro, IL 62952, Union and restrictions and cove- SALE: October 8-11, 2020. a written answer to the mo- Corrugated, 26" wide, certified funds, is due within County, Illinois. nants of record. Title work is Along Route 146, in beau- tion and order to show cause 8/10/12 ft. long, 8 ft. equals twenty-four (24) hours. The 3. A description of the responsibility of buyer. tiful Southern Illinois from within 30 days after the date $6.50. 12 ft. equals $10.00. subject property is subject to improvements on the real 7. The case title, case num- East Cape to Cave-in-Rock, on which you are served with Large supply, all colors. Call general real estate taxes, spe- estate is: ber, and the Court in which 90+ miles of yard sales. For the summons or, if service (618)-827-4737. cial assessments, or special Tract 1: the foreclosure were filed questions, contact Julie Ames is made by publication or gptfn taxes levied against said real Commencing at the North- are as follows: The Estate at (618)-697-2435 or visit us posting, within 30 days from estate and is offered for sale west corner of the Northeast of Charles Kinder, Kristen at River to River Yard Sale on the date of last publication FOR SALE: Guinea pig without any representation as Quarter, (NE ¼) of the Kinder aka Kristen Griffith Facebook. or posting. In the answer size cage with hut & water to quality or quantity of title Northwest Quarter (NW and Heath Kinder as heir to 41-42gpc you must inform the court bottle. Call 618-614-6041 and without recourse to Plain- ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Charles L. Kinder, One Main and the petitioner of your for more info. Can send pics tiff and in "AS IS" condition. Township Twelve (12) South, Financial and UNKNOWN ESTATE SALE: Thursday, telephone number or contact if interested. The sale is further subject to Range Two (2) West of the OWNERS AND NONRE- Friday & Saturday, October telephone number and your tfn n/c confirmation by the court. Third Principal Meridian; CORD CLAIMANTS, in 1, 2 & 3. My parents passed current residence, mailing If the property is a condo- thence Easterly along the Union County Circuit Court, away, and we are selling their or contact address. If you HAY FOR SALE: Mixed minium and the foreclosure North line of said Section 20 Jonesboro, Illinois. collectibles at my residence. answer the motion and order grasses, large round bales. takes place after 1/1/2007, a distance of 1631.28 feet; 102 Fredrick Street, Anna. to show cause the court will $40.00. Pick up at house. Call purchasers other than the thence deflecting right 90° FARMERS STATE Lots of tools, old kerosene schedule a hearing to address (618)-833-8452. Leave name mortgagees will be required 00’ 00” a distance of 568.87 BANK OF lamps, food grinders, pic- the motion and order to show & number, we will return to pay any assessment and feet to the point of beginning; ALTO PASS, Plaintiff tures, cut glass. Too much to cause and, if appropriate, your call. legal fees due under The Con- thence deflecting left 36° 31’ list. Inside garage. Rain or order the parent to appear 40-43gpc dominium Property Act, 765 04”, a distance of 322.38 feet; BY: Todd P. Bittle shine. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. personally. You have the ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). thence deflecting left 87° 12’ Attorney for Plaintiff 41-42gc right to be represented by an FOR SALE: 2.3 engine, If the property is located 10”, a distance of 193.55 feet; Todd P. Bittle attorney. If you wish to be Ford 4-cylinder, has been in a common interest com- thence deflecting left 73° 41’ Attorney for Plaintiff represented by an attorney, rebuilt, has comp cam, car- SALE: Saturday, September munity, purchasers other than 27”, a distance of 272.26 feet; 317 East Poplar, Suite D 26, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 127 please retain one as soon as bureted head with intake, mortgagees will be required thence deflecting left 94° 19’ Harrisburg, IL 62946 possible to represent you in fuel injection head and South, right on Old Cape to pay any assessment and 06” a distance of 292.12 feet 618/2523536 Road, left on Lingle Creek, this proceeding. If you meet intake with new injectors, legal fees due under the Con- to the point of beginning, sit- REG#6236717 the state's financial guide- tube headers, 5-speed man- and left on Ellis Lane (580). dominium Property Act, 765 uated in the County of Union 40-42g Lots of everything! Scrubs, lines, you are entitled to have ual 4-wheel drive transmis- ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). and State of Illinois. an attorney appointed for you sion, new clutch and pres- horse tack, furniture, too If the sale is set aside for Tract 2: much to mention. Men's, at state expense. To request sure plate, AC compressor. any reason, the Purchaser at General Description; A appointment of an attorney Approximately 1,000 miles women's & kids. the sale shall be entitled only part of the Northeast Quarter 41gc to represent you at state on engine. Came out of 1985 to a return of the deposit paid. of the northwest Quarter and For Rent expense, you must contact Ford Ranger 4x4. $600.00 The Purchaser shall have no a part of the Northwest Quar- FOR RENT: Very nice, par- the circuit court immediately obo. Call (618)-833-0324. further recourse against the ter of the Northeast Quarter for further information. You tfn n/c tially furnished, 2 bedroom Mortgagor, the Mortgagee of Section 20, Township 12 apartment located in Anna. have the responsibility to or the Mortgagee's attorney. South, Range 2 West of the Business maintain contact with peti- MIXED GRASS HAY: Close to town. Call (618)- Upon payment in full of Third Principal Meridian, 833-5858 or (618)-697-1893. DUCKWORKS LAWN tioner's attorney and keep Square bales, $4.25 each; the amount bid, the purchaser County of Union, State of the attorney advised of your round bales, $30.00 each. Can 33gp tfn CARE: shall receive a Certificate of Illinois. (618)-201-5712 whereabouts. load round bales and delivery Sale, which will entitle the Detail Description; Com- August 25, 2020 FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 MOWING IS WHAT can be arranged. Located off purchaser to a Deed to the real mencing at the Northwest bath mobile home in Rural WE DO! of Old Hwy. 51 north of Anna. estate after Confirmation of Corner of the Northeast Quar- FERDER CASEBEER Anna. Appliances and water Free Estimates! Call (618)-697-1869. Duane the sale. The successful pur- ter of the Northwest Quarter FRENCH & STERN LLP furnished. Washer/dryer Other Services: Hileman. chaser has the sole responsi- of Section 20, Township 12 Christopher J. Casebeer hook-ups. $425.00/month, Landscaping, 40-41gpc bility/expense of evicting any South, Range 2 West of the Of Attorneys for Petitioner 1st & last month's rent plus Power Washing tenants or other individuals Third Principal Meridian; security deposit. No pets. Call www.duckworkslawn.com presently in possession of the Thence Easterly along the STATE OF OREGON, (618)-833-7663. gptfn subject premises. North line of the last afore- County of Marion 39p-42gc For Sale The property will NOT said Section 20, a distance TREECE ss. be open for inspection and of 1631.28 feet to a point, Backhoe & Hauling I, the undersigned attorney Real Plaintiff makes no repre- Thence Southerly along a line Skid Steer of record for Petitioner, cer- sentation as to the condition with a deflection angle of 90°- Gravel & Sand tify that the foregoing is an Estate of the property. Prospective 00’00” a distance of 568.87 Help (618)-833-6197 or exact and complete copy of bidders are admonished to feet to an iron pin monument (618)-697-0453 the original summons in the REAL ESTATE FOR check the Court file to verify at the Northeast corner of a Wanted gptfn above-entitled cause. SALE: Olive Branch, IL. 8 all information. tract or parcel of land as found acres (+/-), Suitable for build- IF YOU ARE THE MORT- Christopher J. Casebeer described in a document re- VACANCY NOTICE: CURB APPEAL - ing. Lovely country setting. GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), corded in Book 142 at Page MOWING & Attorney of Record for Call (618)-697-4275. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT Anna District #37 is ac- Petitioner 270, said iron pin monument cepting LANDSCAPING: 41-43gp TO REMAIN IN POSSES- being the point of beginning Mowing, Edging, Fertilizing, SION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER applications for the remain- TO THE OFFICER OR for this description; from said der of the 2020-21 school Weed Control, Seeding, Aer- IN THE CIRCUIT ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF OTHER PERSON SERV- point of beginning, Thence year for: ating, Landscaping, Install COURT FOR THE 1ST POSSESSION, IN ACCOR- ING THIS SUMMONS: You Southeasterly along a line • Teachers’ Aide & Maintenance. Call Dave, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DANCE WITH SECTION are hereby directed to serve a with a deflection angle of • Custodian (618)-525-2130 or Lucas, UNION COUNTY - 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLI- 36°-31’-04” to the left, a (618)-534-7475. true copy of this summons, to- NOIS MORTGAGE FORE- The appropriate application gether with a true copy of the JONESBORO, ILLINOIS distance of 73.27 feet to a tfn CLOSURE LAW. packet, which can be picked petition mentioned therein, point; Thence Southwesterly up at the Davie/Jr. High Quicken Loans Inc. upon John Henry Hamilton, along a line with a deflection building or found online at GROSS BUSTERS PLAINTIFF For information: Exam- and to make your proof of angle of 105°-36’-23” to the www.anna37.com, should EXTERIOR CLEANING: Vs. ine the court file or contact service on the reverse hereof right, a distance of 301.59 feet be completed and returned • House Washing Lisa Arnsmeyer; et. al. Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis or upon a separate similar to a point in the centerline of to: Julie Bullard at 301 South • Roof Cleaning DEFENDANTS & Associates, P.C., 15W030 document which you shall a public road, said centerline Green Street, Anna, IL 62906 • Gutter Cleaning 2019CH32 North Frontage Road, Suite also being the West line of the • Deck Staining attach hereto. 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, no later than September 28, last aforesaid tract or parcel 2020. Call or text for a Free NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S (630) 794-9876. Please refer of land as found described Christopher J. Casebeer 41g Estimate SALE OF REAL ESTATE to file number 14-19-12318. in a Document Recorded (618)-697-5968 Attorney of Record for I3155889 in Book 142 at Page 270; Petitioner PROFESSIONAL 37p-46gc PUBLIC NOTICE IS 40-42g Thence Northwesterly along CLEANING SERVICES HEREBY GIVEN that pur- the centerline of the public IN THE CIRCUIT The City of Anna is accept- suant to a Judgment of Fore- IN THE CIRCUIT road. Also being the West line COURT OF THE STATE ing proposals for cleaning closure and Sale entered in the COURT OF THE FIRST of the last aforesaid tract or OF OREGON services at: City Hall and above cause on 03/03/2020, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT parcel of land, with a deflec- Public IN THE COUNTY OF Anna Police Department. For the Sheriff of Union County, UNION COUNTY, tion angle of 86°-18’-25”, a MARION more information, please visit Illinois will on October 28, ILLINOIS distance of 10.06 feet to a Notice cityofanna.org or call City 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM point; Thence Northwesterly In the Matter of: Hall at (618)-833-8528. at Union County Courthouse FARMERS STATE along a line with a deflection IN THE CIRCUIT ANTHONY ALLAN 309 West Market Jonesboro, BANK OF ALTO PASS, angle of 0°-50’-01” to the 41-42gp COURT OF THE STATE BARNETT, IL 62952, or in a place oth- Plaintiff, left, a distance of 56.61 feet OF OREGON A Child. erwise designated at the time vs. to the Northwest corner of the FOR THE COUNTY OF Case No. 20AP00827 of sale, County of Union and THE ESTATE OF last aforesaid tract or parcel MARION State of Illinois, sell at public CHARLES L. KINDER, of land as found described YARD MOTION FOR ORDER auction to the highest bidder KRISTEN L. GRIFFIN, in Document Recorded in In the Matter of TO SHOW CAUSE for cash, as set forth below, as SPECIAL Book 142 at Page 270; Thence SALE ANTHONY ALLAN the following described real REPRESENTATIVE TO Northeasterly along the North BARNETT, Comes now the Petitioners estate: THE ESTATE OF line of the last aforesaid tract UNION COUNTY A Child. and moves the court for an PIN 11-10-06-914-B CHARLES L. KINDER, or parcel of land with a de- GUIDELINES No. 20AP00827 order setting a time and place Improved with Single KRISTIN L. GRIFFIN flection angle of 93°-42’-30”, PERTAINING TO for a hearing at which time Family Home aka KRISTIN L. a distance of 287.02 feet to YARD/GARAGE SALES: SUMMONS John Henry Hamilton shall COMMONLY KNOWN KINDER, and the point of beginning for 1. Social Distancing must appear and show cause, if AS: 3505 N State Route 3 HEATH C. KINDER, this description; containing TO: any, why his consent to the Wolf Lake, IL 62998 as heirs to CHARLES L. 0.463 acres, more or less. be exercised. JOHN HENRY adoption of the above-named Sale terms: 10% down of KINDER, Being a part of “Tract III” 2. Please wear a mask HAMILTON child should not be dispensed the highest bid by certified ONEMAIN FINANCIAL on a plat of survey prepared and/or other protective with and the adoption should funds at the close of the and UNKNOWN by Charles L. Garner, Illinois clothing. YOU ARE HEREBY not be granted as prayed for auction; The balance, in- OWNERS AND Land Surveyor No. 2316, 3. No more than 10 peo- REQUIRED to appear and in the petition for adoption. cluding the Judicial sale fee NONRECORD Recorded on September 26, ple at one time permitted. defend the petition filed DATED: August 20, 2020 for Abandoned Residential Defendants. 1979, in Plat Record 7, Page against you in the above-en- tfn Property Municipality Relief No: 20CH9 145, in the Recorder’s Office titled cause within thirty (30) FERDER CASEBEER The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, September 24, 2020 Section A - Page 11

FRENCH & STERN, LLP circuit court immediately MARJORIE A. filing of the Petition for Tax whose names or addresses are estate and is offered for sale Christopher J. Casebeer for further information. You HARTSOCK aka Deed on the following de- not stated in the petition that without any representation as have the responsibility to MARJORIE A. scribed property: an order was entered by the to quality or quantity of title IN THE CIRCUIT maintain contact with peti- BROCK-POWELL, PERMANENT PARCEL court on September 8, 2020 and without recourse to Plain- COURT OF THE STATE tioner's attorney and keep LOYD POWELL, NUMBER: 14-00-09-357 admitting the decedent’s Will tiff and in "AS IS" condition. OF OREGON the attorney advised of your NEAL COLIN On January 20, 2021 at to probate. Within forty two The sale is further subject to FOR THE COUNTY OF whereabouts. HARTSOCK, 9:00 AM the petitioner in- (42) days after the effective confirmation by the court. MARION August 25, 2020 UNKNOWN tends to make application for date of the original order of If the property is a condo- OCCUPANTS, an order on the petition that admission you may file a pe- minium and the foreclosure In the Matter of: FERDER CASEBEER UNKNOWN OWNERS, a Tax Deed be issued. The tition with the court to require takes place after 1/1/2007, ANTHONY ALLAN FRENCH & STERN LLP OR PARTIES real estate was sold on May proof of the Will by testimony purchasers other than the BARNETT, Christopher J. Casebeer INTERESTED and 30, 2018 for general taxes of of the witnesses to the Will in mortgagees will be required A Child. Of Attorneys for Petitioner NON-RECORD the year 2016. The period of open court or other evidence, to pay any assessment and Case No. 20AP00827 CLAIMANTS redemption will expire on as provided in section 6-21 of legal fees due under The Con- STATE OF OREGON, January 15, 2021. the Probate Act. (735 ILCS dominium Property Act, 765 ORDER TO SHOW County of Marion This is NOTICE of the 5/6-21). You also have the ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). CAUSE ss. filing of the Petition for Tax AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD right under section 8-1 of If the property is located I, the undersigned attorney Deed on the following de- Purchaser or Assignee the Probate Act (735 ILCS in a common interest com- TO: JOHN HENRY of record for Petitioner, cer- scribed property: 39-41g 5/8-1) to contest the validity munity, purchasers other than HAMILTON tify that the foregoing is an PERMANENT PARCEL of the Will by filing a petition mortgagees will be required exact and complete copy of NUMBER: 07-24-05-522-A TAX DEED with the court within six (6) to pay any assessment and YOU ARE HEREBY the original summons in the On January 20, 2021 at NO. 2018-TX-3(O) months after admission of the legal fees due under the Con- ORDERED within 30 days above-entitled cause. 9:00 AM the petitioner in- FILED: 09/01/2020 Will to probate. dominium Property Act, 765 of receipt of the Petition for tends to make application for Claims against the estate ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). Adoption to file with the Christopher J. Casebeer an order on the petition that TAKE NOTICE may be filed in the office If the sale is set aside for Clerk of this Court a written Attorney of Record for a Tax Deed be issued. The TO: JEFFREY A. of Clerk of this Court at any reason, the Purchaser at answer, and furnish a true Petitioner real estate was sold on May LENCE, Jonesboro, Union County, the sale shall be entitled only copy to Petitioner’s attorney, 30, 2018 for general taxes of LINDA LENCE, Illinois, or with the represen- to a return of the deposit paid. to show cause why your TO THE OFFICER OR the year 2016. The period of JEFFREY TYLER tative, or both, within six (6) The Purchaser shall have no consent to the adoption of OTHER PERSON SERV- redemption will expire on LENCE, months from the date of the further recourse against the the above-named child should ING THIS SUMMONS: You January 15, 2021. DANIEL LEWIS, issuances of letters and any Mortgagor, the Mortgagee not be dispensed with and are hereby directed to serve a UNKNOWN claim not filed within that or the Mortgagee's attorney. the adoption should not be true copy of this summons, to- AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD OCCUPANTS, period is barred. Copies of Upon payment in full of granted as prayed for in the gether with a true copy of the Purchaser or Assignee UNKNOWN OWNERS, a claim filed with the Clerk the amount bid, the purchaser petition for adoption. petition mentioned therein, 39-41g OR PARTIES must be mailed or delivered shall receive a Certificate of IT IS FURTHER OR- upon John Henry Hamilton, INTERESTED to the representative and to Sale, which will entitle the DERED that if you, without and to make your proof of TAX DEED and NON-RECORD the attorney within ten (10) purchaser to a Deed to the real good cause, fail to file a service on the reverse hereof NO. 2018-TX-3(L) CLAIMANTS days after it has been filed. estate after Confirmation of written answer as required or upon a separate similar FILED: 09/01/2020 the sale. The successful pur- above, this court will enter document which you shall This is NOTICE of the Autumn Winn Funkhouser, chaser has the sole responsi- an order granting Petitioner attach hereto. TAKE NOTICE filing of the Petition for Tax Executor bility/expense of evicting any the relief set forth above or TO: MAYNARD DEAN Deed on the following de- Dated: September 8, 2020 tenants or other individuals other appropriate relief. Christopher J. Casebeer AGNE, scribed property: presently in possession of the Attorney of Record for ANNA HOSPITAL PERMANENT PARCEL By: Joseph J. Neely subject premises. Jennifer K. Gardiner, Petitioner CORPORATION, NUMBER: 14-00-10-021 The property will NOT Pro Tem Judge UNKNOWN On January 20, 2021 at Prepared by: be open for inspection and IN THE CIRCUIT OCCUPANTS, 9:00 AM the petitioner in- Joseph J. Neely Plaintiff makes no repre- Submitted by: COURT OF THE STATE UNKNOWN OWNERS, tends to make application for The Neely Law Firm sentation as to the condition Christopher J. Casebeer, OF OREGON OR PARTIES an order on the petition that P.O. Box 428 of the property. Prospective OSB# 841931 IN THE COUNTY OF INTERESTED a Tax Deed be issued. The Metropolis, IL 62960 bidders are admonished to Attorney for Petitioners MARION and NON-RECORD real estate was sold on May Tel: (618) 524-2642 check the Court file to verify 38-41g CLAIMANTS 30, 2018 for general taxes of Fax: (618) 524-2433 all information. In the Matter of: the year 2016. The period of [email protected] IF YOU ARE THE MORT- IN THE CIRCUIT RYKER WAYNE This is NOTICE of the redemption will expire on 40-42g GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), COURT OF THE STATE BARNETT, filing of the Petition for Tax January 15, 2021. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OF OREGON A Child. Deed on the following de- IN THE CIRCUIT REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR THE COUNTY OF Case No. 20AP00829 scribed property: AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD COURT FOR THE 1ST FOR 30 DAYS AFTER MARION PERMANENT PARCEL Purchaser or Assignee JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ENTRY OF AN ORDER MOTION FOR ORDER NUMBER: 08-25-06-150 39-41g UNION COUNTY - OF POSSESSION, IN AC- In the Matter of TO SHOW On January 20, 2021 at JONESBORO, ILLINOIS CORDANCE WITH SEC- RYKER WAYNE CAUSE 9:00 AM the petitioner in- TAX DEED TION 15-1701(C) OF THE BARNETT, tends to make application for NO. 2018-TX-3(P) Quicken Loans Inc. ILLINOIS MORTGAGE A Child. Comes now the Petitioners an order on the petition that FILED: 09/01/2020 PLAINTIFF FORECLOSURE LAW. No. 20AP00829 and moves the court for an a Tax Deed be issued. The Vs. For information: Exam- order setting a time and place real estate was sold on May TAKE NOTICE Lisa Arnsmeyer; et. al. ine the court file or contact SUMMONS for a hearing at which time 30, 2018 for general taxes of TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS DEFENDANTS Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis John Henry Hamilton shall the year 2016. The period of AND DEVISEES OF 2019CH32 & Associates, P.C., 15W030 TO: appear and show cause, if redemption will expire on BERRY SHARP, North Frontage Road, Suite JOHN HENRY any, why his consent to the January 15, 2021. CHRISTINE SHARP, NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, HAMILTON adoption of the above-named CRYSTAL PULLIAM, SALE OF REAL ESTATE (630) 794-9876. Please refer child should not be dispensed AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD THE FIRST STATE to file number 14-19-12318. YOU ARE HEREBY with and the adoption should Purchaser or Assignee BANK OF DONGOLA, PUBLIC NOTICE IS I3155889 REQUIRED to appear and not be granted as prayed for 39-41g UNKNOWN HEREBY GIVEN that pur- 40-42g defend the petition filed in the petition for adoption. OCCUPANTS, suant to a Judgment of Fore- against you in the above-en- DATED: August 20, 2020 TAX DEED UNKNOWN OWNERS, closure and Sale entered in the IN THE CIRCUIT titled cause within thirty (30) NO. 2018-TX-3(M) OR PARTIES above cause on 03/03/2020, COURT OF THE FIRST days from the date of service FERDER CASEBEER FILED: 09/01/2020 INTERESTED the Sheriff of Union County, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT of this summons upon you. FREFERDER CASEBEER and NON-RECORD Illinois will on October 28, UNION COUNTY, If you fail to file a written FRENCH & STERN, LLP TAKE NOTICE CLAIMANTS 2020 at the hour of 9:00 AM ILLINOIS answer to the motion and Christopher J. Casebeer TO: RUBY SVEJDA at Union County Courthouse order to show cause within f/k/a RUBY HAMILTON, This is NOTICE of the 309 West Market Jonesboro, FARMERS STATE the time provided, the court, IN THE CIRCUIT UNKNOWN filing of the Petition for Tax IL 62952, or in a place oth- BANK OF ALTO PASS, without further notice and in COURT OF THE STATE OCCUPANTS, Deed on the following de- erwise designated at the time Plaintiff, the parent's absence, may take OF OREGON UNKNOWN OWNERS, scribed property: of sale, County of Union vs. any action that is authorized FOR THE COUNTY OF OR PARTIES PERMANENT PARCEL and State of Illinois, sell at THE ESTATE OF by law, including but not MARION INTERESTED NUMBER: 14-00-10-589 public auction to the highest CHARLES L. KINDER, limited to entering a judgment and NON-RECORD On January 20, 2021 at bidder for cash, as set forth KRISTEN L. GRIFFIN, of adoption of the child if the In the Matter of: CLAIMANTS 9:00 AM the petitioner in- below, the following de- as SPECIAL court determines, on the date RYKER WAYNE tends to make application for scribed real estate:LOT 1 IN REPRESENTATIVE TO the answer is required or on BARNETT, This is NOTICE of the an order on the petition that SHAWNEE SUBDIVISION, THE ESTATE OF a future date, that consent A Child. filing of the Petition for Tax a Tax Deed be issued. The BEING A PART OF THE CHARLES L. KINDER, of the parent is not required Case No. 20AP00829 Deed on the following de- real estate was sold on May SOUTHEAST QUARTER KRISTIN L. GRIFFIN and the adoption is in the best scribed property: 30, 2018 for general taxes of OF THE NORTHWEST aka KRISTIN L. interests of the child. ORDER TO SHOW PERMANENT PARCEL the year 2016. The period of QUARTER AND PART OF KINDER, and NOTICE TO THE CAUSE NUMBER: 14-00-08-603 redemption will expire on THE SOUTHWEST QUAR- HEATH C.KINDER, RESPONDENT: READ On January 20, 2021 at January 15, 2021. TER OF THE NORTHEAST as heirs to CHARLES L. THESE PAPERS TO: JOHN HENRY 9:00 AM the petitioner in- QUARTER OF SECTION KINDER, CAREFULLY! HAMILTON tends to make application for AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD 10, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL You must "appear" in this YOU ARE HEREBY an order on the petition that Purchaser or Assignee RANGE 3 WEST OF THE and UNKNOWN case or the other side will win ORDERED within 30 days a Tax Deed be issued. The 39-41g THIRD PRINCIPAL ME- OWNERS AND automatically. To "appear" of receipt of the Petition for real estate was sold on May RIDIAN, ACCORDING NONRECORD you must file with the court Adoption to file with 30, 2018 for general taxes of IN THE CIRCUIT TO THE PLAT THEREOF Defendants. a written answer to the mo- the Clerk of this Court a the year 2016. The period of COURT OF THE FIRST RECORDED IN PLAT RE- No: 20CH9 tion and order to show cause written answer, and furnish redemption will expire on JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF CORD 3, PAGE 71, SITU- within 30 days after the date a true copy to Petitioner’s January 15, 2021. ILLINOIS, ATED IN UNION COUNTY NOTICE OF COURT on which you are served with attorney, to show cause why UNION COUNTY ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING SALE OF REAL ESTATE the summons or, if service your consent to the adoption AS-IS PROPERTIES, LTD ILLINOIS 1/4 OF THE MINERALS (735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1) is made by publication or of the above-named child Purchaser or Assignee UNDERLYING THE SUR- posting, within 30 days from should not be dispensed with 39-41g IN RE THE ESTATE OF FACE OF SAID LAND PUBLIC NOTICE is the date of last publication and the adoption should not JANET ELAINE WINN AND ALL RIGHTS AND hereby given that pursuant or posting. In the answer be granted as prayed for in the TAX DEED Deceased. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR to a judgment of foreclosure you must inform the court petition for adoption. NO. 2018-TX-3(N) NO. 2020-P-30 OF THE ESTATE OF SAID entered by the court in the and the petitioner of your IT IS FURTHER OR- FILED: 09/01/2020 COAL AND MINERALS. above entitled cause, the telephone number or contact DERED that if you, without NOTICE FOR PIN 11-10-06-914-B property hereinafter de- telephone number and your good cause, fail to file a TAKE NOTICE PUBLICATION: Improved with Single scribed or so much thereof as current residence, mailing written answer as required TO: RYAN J. TELLOR, WILL AND CLAIMS Family Home shall be sufficient to satisfy or contact address. If you above, this court will enter CRYSTAL D. SHORT COMMONLY KNOWN said judgment, will be sold answer the motion and order an order granting Petitioner a/k/a CRYSTAL D. Notice is given of the AS: 3505 N State Route 3 to the highest bidder. to show cause the court will the relief set forth above or TELLOR, testate death of Janet Elaine Wolf Lake, IL 62998 1. The name, address and schedule a hearing to address other appropriate relief. U.S. BANK, NA., Winn who died the 18th day Sale terms: 10% down of telephone number of the per- the motion and order to show MORTGAGE of August, 2020. Letters of the highest bid by certified son to contact for information cause and, if appropriate, Jennifer K. Gardiner, ELECTRONIC office were issued on Sep- funds at the close of the regarding the real estate is: order the parent to appear Pro Tem Judge REGISTRATION tember 9, 2020 to Autumn auction; The balance, in- Tom Jones at Farmers State personally. You have the SYSTEMS, INC., Winn Funkhouser, of 3110 cluding the Judicial sale fee Bank 618/893-2464, 55 Elm right to be represented by an Submitted by: CORELOGIC TAX Mick English Road, Metrop- for Abandoned Residential St., Alto Pass, Illinois 62905. attorney. If you wish to be Christopher J. Casebeer, SERVICES, olis, Massac County, Illinois, Property Municipality Relief 2. The common address represented by an attorney, OSB# 841931 GRANITE whose attorney is Joseph Fund, which is calculated and other common descrip- please retain one as soon as Attorney for Petitioners INVESTMENT GROUP, J. Neely of The Neely Law at the rate of $1 for each tion, if any, of the real estate possible to represent you in 38-41g UNKNOWN Firm, 1001 Market Street, $1,000 or fraction thereof of is: 1528 Morgan School Rd., this proceeding. If you meet OCCUPANTS, P.O. Box 428, Metropolis, the amount paid by the pur- Jonesboro, IL 62952, Union the state's financial guide- TAX DEED UNKNOWN OWNERS, IL 62960. chaser not to exceed $300, in County, Illinois. lines, you are entitled to have NO. 2018-TX-3(K) OR PARTIES Notice is given to heirs or certified funds, is due within 3. A description of the an attorney appointed for you FILED: 09/01/2020 INTERESTED legatees who are named in the twenty-four (24) hours. The improvements on the real at state expense. To request and NON-RECORD Petition, filed in the above subject property is subject to estate is: appointment of an attorney TAKE NOTICE CLAIMANTS proceeding to probate a Will general real estate taxes, spe- Tract 1: to represent you at state ex- TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS and to those whose names or cial assessments, or special Commencing at the North- pense, you must contact the AND DEVISEES OF This is NOTICE of the addresses are unknown and taxes levied against said real west corner of the Northeast Page 12 - Section A Thursday, September 24, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat

Quarter, (NE ¼) of the Kinder aka Kristen Griffith pressed warranties. NOTICE OF PUBLIC in the aggregate amount of unless none of the voters of Northwest Quarter (NW and Heath Kinder as heir to EXHIBIT A HEARING $1,100,000 for the purpose of the District are scheduled to ¼) of Section Twenty (20), Charles L. Kinder, One Main Surplus Property CONCERNING THE increasing the Working Cash cast votes for any candidates Township Twelve (12) South, Financial and UNKNOWN 1996 Ford F350SD, 7.3 INTENT OF Fund of the District, and it for nomination for, election to Range Two (2) West of the OWNERS AND NONRE- Diesel motor, VIN 1FTJW- THE BOARD OF is the intention of the Board or retention in public office at Third Principal Meridian; CORD CLAIMANTS, in 35F6TEA70949, 265,273.3 EDUCATION OF to avail of the provisions of said election, in which case thence Easterly along the Union County Circuit Court, miles, runs poorly, start- COMMUNITY Article 20 of the School Code an election on the proposition North line of said Section 20 Jonesboro, Illinois. ing minimum starting bid CONSOLIDATED of the State of Illinois, and all to issue said bonds shall be a distance of 1631.28 feet; $500.00 SCHOOL DISTRICT laws amendatory thereof and held on the 6th day of April, thence deflecting right 90° FARMERS STATE Sealed bids, identifying NUMBER 37, supplementary thereto, and 2021. The Circuit Court may 00’ 00” a distance of 568.87 BANK OF the above-described item(s), UNION COUNTY, to issue said bonds for the declare that an emergency feet to the point of beginning; ALTO PASS, Plaintiff shall be received by the City ILLINOIS purpose of increasing said referendum should be held thence deflecting left 36° 31’ Clerk during normal busi- TO SELL $1,100,000 Working Cash Fund. Said prior to said election date 04”, a distance of 322.38 feet; BY: Todd P. Bittle ness hours, Monday through WORKING CASH FUND Working Cash Fund is to be pursuant to the provisions of thence deflecting left 87° 12’ Attorney for Plaintiff Friday at the Anna City Hall, BONDS maintained in accordance Section 2A 1.4 of the Election 10”, a distance of 193.55 feet; Todd P. Bittle 103 Market Street, Anna, with the provisions of said Code of the State of Illinois, as thence deflecting left 73° 41’ Attorney for Plaintiff Illinois through November PUBLIC NOTICE IS Article and shall be used for amended. If no such petition 27”, a distance of 272.26 feet; 317 East Poplar, Suite D 3rd, 2020. The minimum HEREBY GIVEN that Com- the purpose of enabling the is filed within said thirty (30) thence deflecting left 94° 19’ Harrisburg, IL 62946 bid has been established for munity Consolidated School District to have in its treasury day period, then the District 06” a distance of 292.12 feet 618/2523536 each surplus item. Please see District Number 37, Union at all time sufficient money shall thereafter be authorized to the point of beginning, sit- REG#6236717 Surplus Property List for the County, Illinois (the “Dis- to meet demands thereon for to issue said bonds for the pur- uated in the County of Union 40-42g Minimum bid, as no bid for trict”), will hold a public expenditures for corporate pose hereinabove provided. and State of Illinois. less than that amount will be hearing on the 19th day of purposes. By order of the Board of Tract 2: NOTICE UNDER accepted. A check or money October, 2020, at 5:30 o'clock A petition may be filed Education of Community General Description; A ASSUMED BUSINESS order shall accompany all P.M. The hearing will be with the Secretary of the Consolidated School District part of the Northeast Quarter NAME ACT bids for not less than 10% held in the Anna Jr. High Board (the “Secretary”) Number 37, Union County, of the northwest Quarter and of the bid. School, 301 South Green within thirty (30) days after Illinois. a part of the Northwest Quar- State of Illinois All bids will be opened and Street, Anna, Illinois. The the date of publication of this DATED this 21st day of ter of the Northeast Quarter SS read at the regular meeting of purpose of the hearing will be notice, signed by not less than September, 2020. of Section 20, Township 12 County of Union the Anna City Council to be to receive public comments 515 voters of the District, South, Range 2 West of the held on November 3rd, 2020 on the proposal to sell bonds said number of voters being Pam Needling Third Principal Meridian, Notice is hereby given at 5 p.m. at the Anna City Hall. in the amount of $1,100,000 equal to ten percent (10%) Secretary, County of Union, State of pursuant to "An Act in rela- The City of Anna reserves the for the purpose of increasing of the registered voters of Board of Education, Illinois. tion to the use of an Assumed right to reject any and all bids. the working cash fund of the the District, requesting that Community Consolidated Detail Description; Com- Name in the conduct or District. the proposition to issue said School District Number 37, mencing at the Northwest Transaction of Business in Dori Bigler By order of the President bonds as authorized by the Union County, Corner of the Northeast Quar- the State," as Amended that a City Clerk of the Board of Education of provisions of said Article 20 Illinois Community Consolidated be submitted to the voters of ter of the Northwest Quarter certification was filed by the Grant Capel 40p-42g School District Number 37, the District. If such petition of Section 20, Township 12 undersigned with the County President, Union County, Illinois. is filed with the Secretary South, Range 2 West of the Clerk of Union County. Filed Board of Education, DATED the 21st day of within thirty (30) days after Third Principal Meridian; this 9th day of September, NOTICE UNDER Community Consolidated Thence Easterly along the 2020, under the Assumed ASSUMED BUSINESS September, 2020. the date of publication of this notice, an election on School District Number 37, North line of the last afore- Name of Twin Maples with NAME ACT Union County, said Section 20, a distance the place of business located Pam Needling the proposition to issue said Secretary, Illinois of 1631.28 feet to a point, at 306 E. Vienna Street, Anna, State of Illinois bonds shall be held on the Board of Education, 41g Thence Southerly along a line Illinois 62906 and that the SS 23rd day of February, 2021, Community Consolidated with a deflection angle of 90°- True Name(s) and Residence County of Union 00’00” a distance of 568.87 Address of the sole owner(s) School District Number 37, Union County, feet to an iron pin monument and Proprietor(s) of said Notice is hereby given Illinois at the Northeast corner of a Business is: pursuant to "An Act in rela- tract or parcel of land as found tion to the use of an Assumed 41g described in a document re- Kathleen Lloyd Name in the conduct or Looking NOTICE OF corded in Book 142 at Page 306 E. Vienna Street Transaction of Business in INTENTION OF 270, said iron pin monument Anna, IL 62906 the State," as Amended that a COMMUNITY being the point of beginning 40-42gc certification was filed by the for CONSOLIDATED for this description; from said undersigned with the County SCHOOL DISTRICT point of beginning, Thence CITY OF ANNA, Clerk of Union County. Filed NUMBER 37, Southeasterly along a line ILLINOIS this 31st day of August, Bargains? UNION COUNTY, with a deflection angle of NOTICE OF SALE OF 2020, under the Assumed ILLINOIS 36°-31’-04” to the left, a SURPLUS PROPERTY Name of Margaret's Diner TO ISSUE $1,100,000 distance of 73.27 feet to a with the place of business WORKING CASH FUND point; Thence Southwesterly Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11- located at 500 Public Square, Check out the BONDS along a line with a deflection 76-4 of the Illinois Municipal Jonesboro, Illinois 62952 and angle of 105°-36’-23” to the Code, the City of Anna has that the True Name(s) and Yard Sales right, a distance of 301.59 feet PUBLIC NOTICE is declared the following Ex- Residence Address of the sole hereby given that on the to a point in the centerline of hibit A Surplus Property List, owner(s) and Proprietor(s) of in this week's a public road, said centerline 21st day of September, 2020, as surplus personal property said Business is: the Board of Education also being the West line of the and offers the same for sale. last aforesaid tract or parcel (the “Board”) of Commu- paper. To place Said property may be Jennifer Cleghorn nity Consolidated School of land as found described inspected at the Anna City Billy Cleghorn in a Document Recorded District Number 37, Union Garage located at 105 Market 402 N. Green Street County, Illinois (the “Dis- yours call in Book 142 at Page 270; Street in the City of Anna and Anna, IL 62906 Thence Northwesterly along trict”), adopted a resolution is sold in “AS IS” condition, declaring its intention and 618-833-2158 the centerline of the public without any implied or ex- 41-43gc road. Also being the West line determination to issue bonds of the last aforesaid tract or parcel of land, with a deflec- tion angle of 86°-18’-25”, a distance of 10.06 feet to a point; Thence Northwesterly along a line with a deflection angle of 0°-50’-01” to the Governor promotes census as left, a distance of 56.61 feet to the Northwest corner of the last aforesaid tract or parcel of land as found described in Document Recorded in response deadline draws near Book 142 at Page 270; Thence Northeasterly along the North By Ramon Troncoso Illinois had an NRFU many representatives the few states that receives less districts and determining line of the last aforesaid tract Capitol News Illinois rate of 25.7 percent as of state receives in the U.S. money from the federal representatives. or parcel of land with a de- rtroncoso@capitol- Sept. 17, the 10th lowest House of Representatives. government than it pays in. Pritzker, however, said flection angle of 93°-42’-30”, newsillinois.com in the country. “The higher the count, While the census count the state is approaching the a distance of 287.02 feet to SPRINGFIELD — Gov. The state’s highest the more of your federal is normally completed by deadline as if it is officially the point of beginning for JB Pritzker appeared in self-response and NRFU tax money comes back to June, there is a federal law- Sept. 30. this description; containing Macomb Friday, Sept. 18, rates have typically come Illinois instead of going suit currently underway to The census can be filled 0.463 acres, more or less. to promote the census less from suburban parts of the to other states,” Pritzker extend the census deadline out at 2020census.gov or Being a part of “Tract III” on a plat of survey prepared than 2 weeks before the state, with some rural and said at the Macomb news to an end date of Oct. 31 by calling 844-330-2020. by Charles L. Garner, Illinois Sept. 30 deadline for re- urban census tracts having conference. that was at one time sched- sponses. lower records of response. “Just a one percent un- uled due to the pandemic. Capitol News Illinois Land Surveyor No. 2316, is a nonprofit, nonparti- Recorded on September 26, As of Thursday, Sept. Census counts are di- dercount could result in The Trump administra- 1979, in Plat Record 7, Page 17, Illinois was 16th in the rectly tied to aid and fund- the state losing hundreds tion shortened the deadline san news service covering 145, in the Recorder’s Office country for “total enumer- ing from the federal gov- of millions of dollars in by a month in July, arguing state government and dis- of Union County, Illinois. ation,” or the percentage ernment. federal funds, and that’s the Census Bureau and tributed to more than 400 COMMONLY KNOWN of households in the state A lower enumeration at a time when, frankly, state governments needed newspapers statewide. It AS: 1528 Morgan School Rd., that have been counted in rate can equal hundreds of we need those funds the the census to be completed is funded primarily by the Jonesboro, IL 62952 the census, at 96.2 percent. millions of dollars lost to most.” earlier to have enough time Illinois Press Foundation TAX PARCEL NUM- for the process of draw- and the Robert R. McCor- BER: 08-20-05-917-A The state has been above Illinois over the next de- According to Pritzker, 4. The real estate may not average when it comes to cade. It’s also tied to how Illinois is currently one of a ing new Congressional mick Foundation. be inspected prior to sale. The self-response when house- property is to be sold, “as is, hold representatives fill out where is.” the census themselves by 5. The time and place of the mail, through the phone, High school equivalency exam costs are reduced sale are: October 21, 2020, at or online. As the COVID-19 pan- with Illinois’ two licensed find information to ac- The discounts for the 9:00 a.m. at the Union County With a 70.5 percent demic continues to create high school equivalency cess the discount for the exams are as follows: Courthouse, Jonesboro, IL. self-response rate, Illinois professional hardships for vendors in Illinois, HiSET GED exam by logging on GED (in-person or on- 6. The terms of the sale was 7th in the nation, and thousands of Illinois resi- and GED, to provide the to their GED profile and line): Reduced from $120 are: Ten percent (10%) down first among states with a dents, the Illinois Commu- discount codes and admin- scheduling a test at www. to $40. on the date of sale and the balance upon closing. Title population over 10 million. nity College Board, ICCB, ister the testing. ged.com. HiSET Computer: Re- will be conveyed "as is" and The state’s total enu- recently announced that Shawnee Community First-time users will duced from $93.75 to subject to all past due real meration has been dragged they are helping to make College adult basic educa- need to create a new ac- $13.75. estate taxes and all general down by the difficulty it easier for state residents tion program director Gin- count before they can pro- HiSET Paper: Reduced real estate taxes which are a census workers are having to earn their high school ger Harner said that “cost ceed with scheduling a from $115 to $35. lien upon the real estate, but reaching households. equivalency. is a significant barrier to test. HiSET Online: Reduced have not yet become due and Door-knocking census ICCB announced that completion for students. Candidates will need to from $141.25 to $61.25. payable, and special assess- takers will go to house- grant funding is avail- We appreciate the commit- enter the code ILSAVE20 “If students are seeking ments, if any, and easements holds that have not yet able that will significantly ment shown by the ICCB at check-out. assistance in preparing and restrictions and cove- filled out a census response reduce the cost of those to help students overcome HiSET Candidates can to pass these exams we nants of record. Title work is responsibility of buyer. and record the information exams. that barrier.” access the discount for encourage them to contact 7. The case title, case num- of who lives there, a pro- The grant funding is be- ICCB noted there are the HiSET exam by call- us,” Harner said. ber, and the Court in which cess recorded by the U.S. ing awarded to The Center: two ways to take the ex- ing the Education Testing Information is available the foreclosure were filed Census Bureau as “enu- Resources for Teaching ams and to access discount Services customer support by calling 618-634-3292 are as follows: The Estate merated in nonresponse and Learning. code information. hotline at 1-855-MyHiSET or emailing gingerh@ of Charles Kinder, Kristen followup,” or NRFU. The Center will work GED candidates can and scheduling a test. shawneecc.edu. The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, September 24, 2020 Section A - Page 13 Robert ‘Bob’ Jerrell Max R. Casey Robert “Bob” Jerrell, 77, Max R. Casey, 70, of rural Obituaries of Cobden, died Sunday, Buncombe, died at 2:04 p.m. Sept. 20, 2020, at St. Fran- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, cis Medical Center in Cape at his home. At the time of his Colton James Dunaway Girardeau. passing, he was surrounded Colton James Dunaway, He was born on Feb. 9, by members of his loving 23, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1943, in Pulaski, the son of family. and formerly of Anna, died Roscoe and Martha Lindsey Mr. Casey was born on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Jerrell. Dec. 13, 1949, in Union Murfreesboro, Tenn. He married Peggy County, the son of Edwin and He was born on March 14, Ralls-Youngblood on July Bonita Watkins Casey. 1997, in Carbondale, the son 4, 2005. On March 20, 1970, he of Melinda and Greg Perry Mr. Jerrell is survived by was united in marriage to of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and his mother, Martha Jerrell; his wife, Peggy Betty L. Miller at the Pleas- Rick and Rhonda Dunaway Jerrell of Cobden; children Kandace (Mi- ant Grove Baptist Church. She survives. of Anna. chael) Brink of St. Charles, Robert Minor Other survivors include their children, Terry Sue (Troy) He is survived by his par- (Stacey) Jerrell III of Cobden and Brandy Norris and Shane (Kristy) Casey, all of Buncombe, and ents, Melinda and Greg Perry Jerrell of Lick Creek; stepchildren, Kenna (Dom Spinella) Brook (Adam) Harrawood of Harrisburg; grandchildren of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Anderes of San Diego, Calif., Mark (Vickie) Youngblood Lake Norris of Buncombe, Dawson (Morgan) Norris Rick and Rhonda Dunaway of Cleveland, Tenn., and Darren (Amanda) Youngblood of of Vienna, Casey Norris, Brandon Casey, Justin Casey, of Anna; sisters Danielle Dunaway and Whitney Perry; Anna; grandchildren Jordyn and Emma Brink, Caleb and McKenna Casey and Ryan Casey, all of Buncombe, Au- brothers Zachary (Jennifer) Riley and Nicholas Riley; Quinton Jerrell, Tegan and Kalaina Anderes, and Kelsey tumn Rain Harrawood and Doc Harrawood of Harrisburg; aunts and uncles Sarah Sullivan (Fred Nekola), Mary and Hali Youngblood; a brother, Dennis (Kathy) Jerrell his sister, LaRaye (Jay) Franklin of Goreville; and many (Charles) Strader, Jim (Kim) Sullivan, Jack (Susan) and family; a sister-in-law, Geloria Jerrell and family; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other Stokes, Rodney (LouAnn) Stokes, and Leon Dunaway; other relatives and friends. relatives and many dear friends. his God given family, Tim, Gina, Braydon and Maryn He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Jerrell; In addition to his parents, Mr. Casey was preceded in Greenwood, Kerry, Elaine, Emma and Evan Ray, Chris a son, Jeremiah Jerrell; and a brother, Jack Jerrell. death by a brother, Terry Casey. Whiteside, Tina McRaven and family and Mary “Maw- He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He Mr. Casey was a 1968 graduate of Vienna High School. Maw” Yeckley; and too many other relatives and friends was a member of Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the He was employed by the Carbondale office of the Illinois to mention. VFW in Anna and did most of the cooking there. Department of Transportation for 11 years. He was a He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Isaac Throughout his life he worked as a farmer, owned lifelong farmer. and Floy Sullivan and James and Linda Dunaway; and by the Vienna IGA and worked at the Vienna Correctional Mr. Casey was a devoted Christian and faithful member one cousin Daniel M. Legg. Facility. He could sing karaoke with the best of them and of Victory Baptist Church in Carterville. he loved gardening and cattle farming. He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending He was a 2015 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro Community Private graveside services will be held for the family. their sports events. He was also an avid reader and par- High School. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. ticularly enjoyed studying about the U.S. Civil War and He was employed by Boe-Tel TN of Nashville, TN. Memorials can be made to Carroll P. Foster Post No. Southern Illinois history. He particularly enjoyed visiting He loved his new life and job in Tennessee and coming 3455 of the VFW in Anna. Envelopes will be available at Civil War battlefields and cemeteries. home to share work stories of how high over downtown Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. A service honoring the life of Max R. Casey was Nashville he would hang as he installed fiber optic cables. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Bailey Funeral He would smile and laugh as he told his Momma. He for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Home in Vienna. Pastor Glen Aulgur, Pastor Jay Franklin loved coming home to Southern Illinois and staying at his Rendleman & Hileman Funeral and Pastor Lake Norris, Mr. Casey’s grandson, officiated. Dad’s, fishing, hunting, flying his drones, driving his RC Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Buncombe. cars and visiting with his friends. ments. Memorials can be made to: Hospice of Southern Illinois, His other favorite pastime was bowling with his best 204 Halfway Rd., Marion, Ill. 62959; the Heather Harper friend, Percy Reynolds Jr., who was teaching him how to Treat Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 98, Vienna, Ill. 62995; perfect his “spin.” Audrey Cunningham the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Terry Norris, 300 He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Audrey Cunningham, 87, May Ave., Buncombe, Ill. 62912; or to the Victory Baptist Cobden. He was known for his big loving heart, kind soul of Anna, died Sunday, Sept. Church, P.O. Box 202, Carterville, Ill. 62918. and the laughter that he always provided. 20, 2020, at Memorial Hos- To share a memory or to leave an online message of Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at pital of Carbondale. condolence for his family, visit www.baileyfh.com. Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, She was born on Sept. 11, Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna was in charge of ar- with the Rev. Doug Bridgeman and Percy Reynolds Jr. 1933, in Scottsbluff, Neb., rangements. officiating. Interment followed in the Jonesboro Cemetery. the daughter of Alex and Memorials can be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Minnie Muth Meier. Church or to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. She married Ralph N. Cun- To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Richard ‘Dick’ L. McCain ningham on Jan. 6, 1952. Richard “Dick” L. Mc- for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Mrs. Cunningham is sur- Cain, 81, of Palm Springs, Rendleman & Hileman Funeral vived by her children, Kar- Calif., and formerly of Jones- Home in Anna was in charge of ar- en Amy (Dana) Dover and boro, died Saturday, Feb. 1, rangements. Dianna (Ernie) Powell, all 2020, in Palm Springs, Calif. of Anna; her grandchildren, He was born on April 27, Travis Powell, Audra Pow- 1938, the son of Leslie and Robert ‘Bob’ G. Isaacs ell-Quinn and Vicki Powell; Hazel Housman McCain. His Robert “Bob” G. Isaacs and her great-grandchildren, Jacob Potbin, Clohie Powell, mother died shortly after his Sr., 88, of Cobden, died Erinne Quinn, Cheyenne Felder, Anthony Felder, Tanner birth; he was raised by his Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at Powell, Jessie Quinn, Reagan Quinn, Kyle Velasques and maternal grandmother and his home. Robert Velasques. his mother’s sisters. He was born on Aug. 14, She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Born in Jonesboro, he at- 1932, in Centralia, the son Cunningham; her parents; and by one granddaughter, tended Jonesboro School and of Elmer and Lucille Roberts Nichole Dover. Anna-Jonesboro Community Isaacs. She enjoyed quilting. She gave guitar lessons and when High School. He married the love of his she was younger, she played guitar and was the lead singer He served with the Illinois National life, Shirley Absher, on May for “West Bound Special.” Guard, the active duty U.S. Army and a 29, 1954, in Crown Point, There will be no local services. She will be laid to rest tour in the U.S. Air Force. Ind. She preceded him in next to her parents at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff, He worked his way through the Universi- death in November 2019. Neb. ty of Indiana, earning a degree in geology and a master’s Mr. Isaacs is survived by his daughters, Rendleman & Hileman Funeral degree in education. Marilyn (Frank) Kohnke, Teresa (Steve) Home in Anna is in charge of arrange- He taught high school math and science in Montgomery Hook and Sandra (Ray) Lewis; sons Robert ments. County, Md., teaching both students and faculty computer Jr. (Tracy) Isaacs and Michael (Sheila) Isaacs; grandchil- operation and programming. dren Brittany and Robert Kohnke, Steven and Christopher Following 35 years of teaching, he sold his home in Hook, Shannon Hein, Brook Pulido, Amanda Stone, Washington, D.C., and purchased a home in Palm Springs, Tabitha Isaacs, Heather Mailloux, Donald “Bubba” Isaacs Reynoldsville News Calif. He was a gentleman content with his God and the and Michael Isaacs; 19 great-grandchildren; Sammy and By Sue Eudy Betsy Hess, who Bob and Shirley considered a son and conduct of his life. Russ and Patsy Pender Deanie and Jerry Hinkle He will be buried next to his grandmother, Laura Hous- cherished friends; other relatives and friends. of Olive Branch and Brad of Jonesboro, Tammy and He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Isaacs; man, in Jonesboro. and Lori Pender of Jones- Bill Davis and Jadyn Sam- To view the obituary and to leave online condolences his parents; a sister, Martha Ann Garrett; and a brother, boro visited Sunday with uels and Tyler, Reagan and Richard Isaacs. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Maxine and Fred Pender of Alexa Hinkle, all of Anna Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Mr. Isaacs served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Fair City. and Shirley Miller. Home in Jonesboro is in charge of War. He was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed Tessa Burtin of St. Pe- Sunday dinner guests of arrangements. traveling, fishing, hunting and hosting friends at their ters, Mo., spent Monday Sue and Steve Eudy were beloved farm. with her great-grand- Emma Eudy and Jonathan There are no services scheduled at this time. mother, Shirley Miller of Bohnert of Cape Girardeau. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences McClure. The annual Gibbs family Tina Marie Tate for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Visiting last week with reunion was held Saturday, Tina Marie Tate of East Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Shirley Miller on Tues- Sept. 19, at the Trail of Cape Girardeau, and formerly of Anna, died at 11:15 a.m. Home in Cobden is in charge of ar- day was Deanie Hinkle of Tears State Forest with Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at St. rangements. Jonesboro, on Wednesday several in attendance. Joe Schneider of Cape Gi- You are invited to attend Louis University Hospital in rardeau and on Thursday services at Reynoldsville St. Louis. Esther Willcut Penny Hill of McClure. Missionary Baptist Church. She was born on Jan. 18, Ermadell Elkins, a resi- Sunday School is at 9:30 1976, the daughter of Michael Esther Willcut, 95, of Anna, died Wednesday, Sept. and Regina Summers. 16, 2020, at the Jonesboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare dent of Union County Nurs- a.m. Sunday morning wor- ing Home, celebrated her ship service is at 10:30 a.m. She was a massage therapist Center. and worked for Roots Spa in She was born on Nov. 16, 1924, in Union County, the 90th birthday on Saturday, Sunday evening worship Sept. 19. Those helping service is at 6 p.m. Rev. Cape Girardeau. She loved to cook. daughter of Willie and Nora Gettys Smith. She is survived by her children, Austin Lyerla, Kassidy She married Ralph Willcut. He preceded her in death her celebrate by standing Jamie Bridgeman is the outside the window were pastor. Lyerla, Wyatt Lyerla, Michael Charles, Justin Charles and on Jan. 2, 1985. Dylan Lyerla; three grandchildren, AJ Bennett, Lily Mae She is survived by one sister, Lillian Davis of Marissa; Shields and Liam Lyerla; her father, Mike Summers; a numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. brother, Johnny Summers; a sister, Crystal Charles; and She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph the father of her children, Joseph Lyerla. Willcut; her parents; one sister, Estelle Hancock; and two Visitation was from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 14, brothers, William and Carl Smith. at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro. Graveside funeral services for Esther Willcut were at Funeral services were at noon Monday, Sept. 14, at noon Friday, Sept. 18, at the Anna Cemetery. Obituaries Online at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Gourley officiating. To view the obituary and to leave online condolences Interment followed in the Anna City Cemetery. for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. Memorials can be made to Crain Funeral Home to assist Rendleman & Hileman Funeral the family with funeral expenses. Home in Anna was in charge of ar- Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jones- rangements. annanews.com boro was in charge of arrangements. Page 14 - Section A Thursday, September 24, 2020 The Gazette-Democrat State tops 5 million COVID-19 tests Pilot program designed By Jerry Nowicki Pritzker said at a news con- located in areas that have Capitol News Illinois ference in Springfield. been disproportionately jnowicki@capitol- “And the answer is be- impacted by COVID-19, to boost rural economies newsillinois.com cause the virus is still out according to the governor’s CREATE BRIDGES efforts to focus on five counties in region SPRINGFIELD – After there, because we still have office. University of Illinois Ex- mitment to CREATE busi- workforce training focused the state surpassed 5 million a relatively high positivity An additional $114 mil- tension has announced the nesses,” Odum says. on incumbent and new work- COVID-19 tests over the rate. It’s lower than our lion will be available for selection of a multi-county “The region is known for ers and identify workforce weekend, Gov. JB Pritzker neighbors. That’s true. But child care providers across region in Illinois for partici- its scenic beauty, outdoor solutions to retain workers and health officials touted there are quite a number the state through the sec- pation in CREATE BRIDG- recreation, historic sites, and promote from within. the expansion of testing of states that have a lower ond round of funding for ES, a program which is state parks, orchards, win- The CREATE BRIDG- efforts at a news conference positivity rate than we do.” the program in the coming designed to build up rural eries, restaurants and unique ES team includes Alison Monday. He said a concern with weeks. economies. lodging facilities.” Davis, University of Ken- The statewide positivity allowing sports was players Applications will be CREATE BRIDGES was A diverse group of re- tucky’s Community Eco- recently launched in Illinois, gional partners and industry nomic Development Initia- rate in Illinois decreased spreading the virus to oth- available online in the New Mexico and North stakeholders representing tive of Kentucky; Stacey to and leveled at about 3.5 ers, and the state is focusing coming weeks at https:// Carolina with the help of education, local govern- McCullough, University percent over the previous on balancing everyday ac- www.ilgateways.com/fi- three days. tivities with public safety. a $2,041,330 grant from ment, non-profit, banking, of Arkansas Cooperative nancial-opportunities/res- Walmart to the Southern business development, re- Extension Service’s Com- From Saturday through “If we were only fo- toration-grants. Monday, the state averaged Rural Development Center. tail, accommodations, tour- munity, Professional and cused on the question of Capitol News Illinois is a 1,802 new cases among making sure nobody got As part of this innovative ism and entertainment will Economic Development; nonprofit, nonpartisan news 53,510 test results reported COVID-19, we might tell initiative, Illinois Extension work together to strengthen Sara Siems, Oklahoma State service covering state gov- on average over the three- everybody literally to go will receive a subaward the retail and hospitality in- University Cooperative Ex- ernment and distributed to day span. home, stay home. We hav- from the Southern Rural dustry, which is vital to the tension Service; Becky Bow- more than 400 newspapers That brought the total en’t done that, even in the Development Center to pi- region’s economic well-be- en, North Carolina State number of cases to 275,735 beginning,” Pritzker said. statewide. It is funded pri- lot a process to help rural ing, Odum says. Extension; Michael Patrick, among more than 5.1 mil- “The stay-at-home order marily by the Illinois Press communities build capacity Generally, the retail sec- New Mexico State Coop- for strengthening the retail, tor in rural communities erative Extension; Susan lion test results reported, was not everybody staying Foundation and the Robert tourism, hospitality and often fills local needs and Odum, Illinois Extension; and there have been 8,457 at home. So, you know, R. McCormick Foundation. entertainment sectors. serves as an entry point for and Rachel Welborn and deaths since the pandemic we’re doing the best that Those sectors which pro- new workers. Grace Langford, Southern first began in Illinois. we can, but most of all the First human vide jobs and business op- However, entry level Rural Development Center. There were 46 deaths reason that Illinois is do- portunities that frequently workers do not always un- CREATE BRIDGES reported from Saturday ing as well as it is, is that West Nile virus boost rural economies and derstand the career paths builds upon Stronger Econ- through Monday. The re- we’ve been listening to the have been notably impacted available that would allow omies Together, a collabora- covery rate is 96 percent experts.” case confirmed by COVID-19. them to move up or train tive effort across 32 states, for those 42 days removed Pritzker said Region 4 of The Illinois Department CREATE BRIDGES for supervisory and manage- led by the Southern Rural from a positive diagnosis. the state’s reopening plan, of Public Health, IDPH, provides opportunities to ment roles. Development Center that “In a pandemic, widely which includes the Metro on Sept. 9 reported the first customize implementation Odum will work with helps rural counties work available testing and faster East area on the Missouri confirmed human case of according to community state and regional partners to together to develop and im- results mean our people border, has seen its posi- West Nile virus in Illinois needs during the COVID-19 facilitate a CREATE acad- plement an economic de- are safer,” Pritzker said tivity rate, which was once for 2020. pandemic. emy for regional leaders, velopment plan for their at a news conference in over 10 percent, decline to A DuPage County resi- The grant’s efforts will develop a business retention multi-county region. Springfield. 7.3 percent. dent in her 40s became ill be in the five most southern and expansion program, co- For more information, “Here in Illinois, we’ve That’s an indicator that in mid-August. counties in Illinois: Union, ordinate with regional work- visit CREATE BRIDGES steadily added new in-state increased mitigations in Southern Seven Health Alexander, Johnson, Massac force investment boards to Illinois or contact Odum at commercial labs and great- the area are working, he Department reported that as and Pulaski. identify opportunities for [email protected]. er hospital and university said, but it will take three of Sept. 9, no cases of West “CREATE BRIDGES lab capacity utilization to days below 6.5 percent to Nile virus has been reported offers an exciting opportu- get to an average of more remove mitigations such as in its service area. nity to build upon our work than 50,000 tests per day. closure of indoor service at West Nile virus is trans- with Stronger Economies Together to assist a rural We do three and a half times bars and restaurants. mitted through the bite of region in identifying and the testing the average state Other regions ranged a Culex pipiens mosquito, does. And we’re one of the from 2.6 percent in east-cen- implementing strategies to commonly called a house fastest states in delivering tral Illinois to 7.1 percent in support retail and hospi- mosquito, which has picked tests back to our residents.” northwest Illinois. tality, which are often key up the virus by feeding on Illinois Department of Pritzker’s office said the drivers of the region’s econ- an infected bird. Public Health labs have state’s testing operation has omy,” says Susan Odum, Il- conducted more than approximately 300 loca- Common symptoms in- linois Extension community 615,000 COVID-19 tests, tions, including more than clude fever, nausea, head- and economic development 41GP which is approximately 12 100 Federally Qualified ache and muscle aches. specialist. percent of all tests done in Health Centers and 25 state Public health officials “The Southern Five re- the state since the pandem- testing sites and teams. noted that preventive mea- gion was chosen for its clear ic began, according to the The state also has mobile sures include practicing the desire to grow their tourism Pastor's Corner governor’s office. testing capacity, some of three “R’s”: reduce, repel and retail industries as well by Pastor Don Cox “The only way right now which is currently deployed and report. as their demonstrated com- to control this pandemic is in the Metro East. STOP SAYING, "I'm doing the best I can" to to reduce exposure through At the end of Sunday, Live and OnLine auctiOn please Jesus. Until you sacrifice all you have, masking and social distanc- there were 1,436 people even your own life agenda, you're NOT doing the ing, and we’re marrying in Illinois reported hospi- 2-3 Bedroom Home on approx. 3 acres that with a strong statewide talized with COVID-19, 90 State Route 127 N. • JoNeSboRo, IL best you can. testing program,” IDPH including 364 in intensive director Dr. Ngozi Ezike care unit beds and 153 on Congregational Church of Alto Pass said at the news conference. ventilators. Monday, Sept. 28 • 6:00 p.M. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. While testing is one of While the numbers can Worship-Message at 10:30 a.m. the main reasons the state’s fluctuate by the hundreds 41G positivity rate remains low, daily, they were all just the governor said it does not above pandemic lows "The Preaching Pen" mean certain precautions where they have plateaued Could Jesus Preach For You? can be lifted. in recent weeks. Many churches, when they advertise for a preacher, He once again stood by Later in the day, Pritzker want the following: family man - married with young a decision not to allow for also announced the release children, must have a degree in Bible from a recognized fall contact sports such as of $156 million in Business www.ollisauction.com university, 5-10 years preaching experience, and tolerant football despite other states’ Interruption Grant funding of diverse views of Scripture. decisions to let sports pro- has been provided to 4,686 Jesus was crucified near the age of thirty-three. 33 - was ceed. He said football par- child care providers across He seasoned enough for your congregation? Could he really ticipants could take part in Illinois. be mature at such a young age? Wouldn’t your congregation drills and warm-ups, but The funding comes from 400 New Hope Road Buncombe, IL 62912 want a man more mature to meet the challenges of the (618) 833-2227 Toll Free (800) 272-9791 contact could facilitate the the federal Coronavirus ministry? virus’ spread. Aid, Relief and Economic Joe Ollis Auction Service, LLC IL Lic #444.000380 Information Herein Believed To Be Accurate But Not Warranted Jesus wasn’t a family man. He had no wife and no “The reason that we have Security, or CARES, Act. 41GP children. Hire a single man? No wife? No kids? Would you overall concerns, the rea- The first round helped attend? son we aren’t just letting child care centers and What about his doctrine? What if there were those in the everything go at this point. homes in 95 counties across audience who had been divorced and remarried for a cause Why not just remove all the state, and 47 percent of other than the only one of which God approves? What if the barriers? Why not just the grant funds were award- Jesus proclaimed to your audience, “Whosoever shall put go to Phase 5? Why not?” ed to child care programs away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery” as He did in Matthew 19:9? Do you suppose your congregation would tolerate such preaching? Suppose Jesus spoke in the place where you worship and said, “ Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” How well would that be accepted? The Lord never had a university degree. Could He be your preacher? Now, if a young man wants to work for such a degree, that’s his right and such is commendable. However, a degree must never be viewed more meaningful than faithfulness. Faithful men to fill our pulpits (II Timothy 2:2; I Timothy 4:16) who will rightfully divide the word of truth (II Tim. 2:15) is what is needed. The Lord’s ministry lasted for three to three and one- half years. He didn’t have ten or more years of ministry experience. Could Jesus be your preacher? I daresay if your congregation wants a man as is described in the aforementioned description, your congregation may not want Jesus. Give it some thought.

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Anna church of Christ 41G 41G The Gazette-Democrat Thursday, September 24, 2020 Section A - Page 15 September National Suicide Prevention, Awareness Month September is National lease. “The staff at Senior other chronic health condi- that make it more likely themselves. Showing rage derserved communities, Suicide Prevention and Solutions appreciates the tions can recover and lead that someone will consider, or talking about seeking PMC manages inpatient be- Awareness Month. support. full, productive lives...” attempt or die by suicide revenge. Extreme mood havioral health units, inten- The Senior Solutions The proclamation signed “...each business, school, and they are important to swings. sive outpatient programs, program at Union County by the mayor declares that: government agency, health- be aware of. For more information, and telehealth services in or if an older loved one is Hospital in Anna is work- “...mental health is es- care provider, organiza- Several risk factors may more than 25 states. in need of help, call Union sential to everyone’s overall tion and citizen shares the include: ing to raise awareness and County Hospital’s Senior The company’s services health and well-being...” burden of mental health A preexisting mental dis- to educate the community Solutions program at 833- provide evaluation and “...all Americans experi- problems and has a respon- order. Alcohol or substance about the risk factors and 4505. treatment for patients suf- ence times of difficulty and sibility to promote mental use disorder. Impulsive and/ warning signs of suicide. Union County Hospital’s fering from depression, stress in their lives...” wellness and support sui- or aggressive tendencies. As part of the awareness Senior Solutions program is anxiety, mood disorders, “...talk of suicide should cide prevention efforts...” Major physical illness. effort, Mayor Steve Hart- managed in partnership by memory problems, post- never be dismissed. If you, The mayor called upon Job or financial loss. Loss line was presented with and Psychiatric Medical Care, traumatic stress disorder or someone you know are “the citizens, government of relationship(s). Access signed a proclamation des- PMC, which is a behavioral and other behavioral health thinking of suicide, call the agencies, public and pri- to lethal means. Lack of ignating September 2020 healthcare management problems. National Suicide Preven- vate institutions, businesses social support and sense of as Suicide Prevention and company. Information is available tion Lifeline at 1-800-273- and schools in Anna to re- isolation. Awareness Month in Anna. Focused on addressing online by visiting Union- 8255...” commit our community to “The stigma associated “We are thankful to May- the needs of rural and un- CountyHospital.com. or Hartline for recogniz- “...mental health condi- increasing awareness and with asking for help and ing September as Suicide tions are real and prevalent understanding of suicide, a lack of healthcare, espe- Prevention and Awareness in our nation...” the steps our citizens can cially mental health and Month,” Senior Solutions “...with effective treat- take to protect their mental substance abuse treatment Former letter carrier indicted program director Karen ment, those individuals health, and the need for can also pose as risk factors A federal grand jury for of mail embezzled on May Lawless said in a news re- with mental health and appropriate and accessible to an individual,” Lawless the Southern District of 27 were sent by banks. services for all people with said. Illinois on Tuesday, Sept. After the alleged embez- mental health conditions.” “We work to lessen the 8, returned an indictment zlements were discovered, Jonesboro man faces charges Senior Solutions is an stigma and increase access Shorey voluntarily resigned charging Athens A. Shorey intensive outpatient group to behavioral healthcare.” from her position with the of indecent solicitation of child therapy and teletherapy The Suicide Prevention (also known as “Athens A. Postal Service. Union County State’s At- news release that Goetz program. Lifeline also states that DeMartini”), 33, of Cob- The indictment contains torney Daniel Klingemann is charged with attempt- The program is designed knowing these warning den, with embezzling mail. two counts of embezzle- and Union County Sheriff ing to meet with a person to meet the unique needs signs may help determine The indictment was an- ment of mail by a Postal Scott Harvel on Monday, he believed to be a child of senior adults living with if a loved one is at risk for nounced by the United Service employee. Sept. 14, reported that Har- under the age of 14 years symptoms of age-relat- suicide: States Attorney’s Office Each charge carries a old Thomas Goetz, also for the purpose of sexual ed depression or anxiety, Talking about wanting for the Southern District of maximum sentence of five known as Harry T. Goetz, gratification. dealing with difficult life to die or to kill themselves. Illinois. years in prison and a fine of transitions, a recent health 78, faces multiple charges Goetz was arrested Sept. Looking for a way to kill Shorey worked as a letter up to $250,000. diagnosis or the loss of a themselves, like searching in connection with alleged 10 following an exten- carrier for the Carbondale The arraignment for Sho- indecent solicitation of a sive investigation by Union loved one. online or buying a gun. “It is important to reach Post Office. rey is scheduled on Sept. 28 child. County Sheriff’s Detective Talking about feeling people early,” program hopeless or having no rea- The indictment charges at 10:45 a.m. at the federal Goetz has been charged Bart Hileman, with as- director Lawless said. “We son to live. Talking about that on May 23, and again courthouse in Benton. with one count of indecent sistance of KTS Predator know it can be difficult to feeling trapped or in un- on May 27, Shorey em- The investigation was solicitation of a child, a Hunters. ask for help, but by educat- bearable pain. bezzled mail that had been conducted by agents from Class 2 felony; one count of Goetz is being held in the ing our community we hope Talking about being a entrusted to her for delivery. the United States Postal traveling to meet a minor, a Jackson County Jail in Mur- we can show people that it burden to others. Increasing According to the indict- Service – Office of the Class 3 felony; one count of physboro on $50,000 bond. is okay to reach out and ask the use of alcohol or drugs. ment, Shorey embezzled 10 Inspector General, and of- solicitation to meet a minor, The matter has been set for help for themselves or a Acting anxious or agi- pieces of mail on May 23 ficers of the Carbondale a Class 4 felony; and one for a preliminary hearing loved one.” tated; behaving recklessly. and three additional pieces Police Department. The count of grooming, a Class at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, The Suicide Prevention Sleeping too little or too of mail on May 27. case is being prosecuted by 4 felony. at the Union County Court- Lifeline points out that risk much. The indictment charges Assistant United States At- Authorities said in a house in Jonesboro. factors are characteristics Withdrawing or isolating that two of the three pieces torney Scott A. Verseman.

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Opinion and Please read this... By Geof Skinner This week: 'xeric,' 'Fighting Trees,' 'Ents,' etc. Commentary Once again, this week’s trees. Get it...branch out... word adventure began trees...sorry... when your writer went on On another one of my a walk...or two... walkabouts, I happened to Isolation, loneliness: Let’s start with our word notice a sweet gum tree for the week, which, as the looking at me. Well, it caption under one of the looked like it was look- the silent pandemic photographs declares, is ing at me. Check out the During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been told to “xeric. Xeric, it seems, is a photograph of the tree, and shelter in place. For many of us, sheltering in place has word which means the op- make of it what you will. been a way of life before COVID-19. posite of wet. Or won’t. The Health Resources & Services Administration states I’ll be honest with you. The possibility of seeing that two in five Americans report they sometimes or Until last Thursday morn- a face in a sweet gum tree always feel their social relationships are not meaningful ing, I was not familiar with led your writer’s simple and one in five say they feel lonely or socially isolated. the word “xeric.” By not mind to ponder some spe- And according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than a familiar, I mean I had never cial trees which show up quarter of the U.S. population (28 percent) of older adults heard of it. in “The Wizard of Oz” and live alone. “Xeric” was one of the The World Health Organization reports that social “The Lord of the Rings.” word’s featured on a sign “The Wizard of Oz” Our word for the week: xeric. Your writer has to isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 which was displayed as cigarettes a day. The problem worsens as we get older features “Fighting Trees.” admit that he was not aware of the word “xeric” until part of a special event at and has other impacts. Flying monkeys also are last week, when he made a visit to the Lincoln Memo- Social isolation significantly increased a person’s risk the Lincoln Memorial Pic- featured in the story about rial Picnic Grounds. The word “xeric,” as you can of premature death from all causes. A risk that may rival nic Grounds in Jonesboro. the wizard in the Emerald see by reading the sign, means “the opposite of wet.” those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. You may recall that I am a City. I have not seen any Guess it would be a good word for Scrabble, or maybe Social isolation was associated with about a 50 percent frequent visitor to the little flying monkeys while out a crossword puzzle. increased risk of dementia. gem of a park in Jonesboro. on a walk. Not yet, anyway. Poor social relationships (characterized by social The sign was part of a Further research on the from the internet. Like ev- Dorothy kept mentioning isolation or loneliness) was associated with a 29 percent “Woodsy’s ABCs” self- internet showed that the erything else in this column her “Enty Em.” Oh, wait, increased risk of heart disease and a 32 percent increased guided story book trail, “Fighting Trees” “can only which came from the inter- that was “Auntie Em.” I risk of stroke. which was on display Sept. be found in the magical net, it has to be true.”) think. Loneliness was associated with higher rates of depres- 17-20 at the picnic grounds. Land of Oz and are located All of this information I think we should wrap sion, anxiety, and suicide. The trail featured signs on the border of Oz’s south- about trees got me to won- this up for another week. Loneliness among heart failure patients was associated which, in turn, highlighted ern quadrant known as the dering if there might have I’m going to head out to with a nearly four times increased risk of death, a 68 a letter, word and rhyming Quadling Country.” I have been an “ent” in “The Wiz- Quadling Country and look percent increased risk of hospitalization and a 57 percent verse. not gone on a walk in the ard of Oz.” Seems like for some flying monkeys... increased risk of emergency department visits. The story book trail Quadling Country yet. I The late Dr. John Cacioppo, a psychology professor at was on display in honor of think it might be near the the University of Chicago, studied the effects of loneliness Woodsy Owl’s 49th birth- for two decades before his passing in 2018. Kaolin clay pit, which is not day. He looks pretty good far from Cobden. After suffering a near-fatal car crash and having what for a middle-aged owl. seemed to be a transformative revelation, he concluded The trees that show up By the way, the rhyming in “The Lord of the Rings” that love and social connections are what really matter in verse with the word “xeric” life. He equated loneliness with a type of hunger, noting are called “ents,” which, read “Xeric is the opposite that establishing social connections is essential for human as you probably know, are survival. He also believed that chronic loneliness can of wet. A little water is all “ also known as Onodrim increase the incidence of early death. you get.” I’m just guess- (Tree-host) by the Elves, One would think that knowing if we are being affected ing, but I suppose whoever were a very old race of emotionally or physically from loneliness would be easy wrote the verse was grateful Middle-earth. They were for us, loved ones, and our health care providers to rec- that she didn’t have to come apparently created at the ognize; however, this is not always the case. up with a word to rhyme behest of Yavanna after she Like chronic depression or pain, over time we start with “xeric.” learned of Aulë’s children, thinking and believing it’s just a normal way of life. In a Since “xeric” was a the dwarves, knowing that recent article shared by AARP, Kerstin Gerst Emerson, a new word to yours truly, they would want to fell Kind of creepy? Or, maybe more likely, your writer’s clinical assistant professor at the Institute of Gerontology I thought I would do some trees.” (This information imagination has gone just a little bit overboard. Take a at the University of Georgia in Athens, said, “You can’t research and, perhaps, learn about “ents” also came close look at this pic of a sweet gum tree. See anything? give the patient a blood test or an MRI.” a little bit more about it. Instead, diagnosis depends on asking questions. Living Turned out there is a alone isn’t always the problem, although it can be. More brand of watches out there important, say experts, is a subjective feeling of social in the world called Xeric. separation. Really. Found it on the in- “We’re all lonely from time to time, but the problems ternet. One Xeric watch was MISSOURI’S come when someone is chronically lonely, day in and advertised as a “wandering ONE AND ONLY* day out,” says Steve Cole, a professor of medicine and hour automatic for under genomics researcher at the University of California in $1,000.” For a thousand Los Angeles. bucks, you’d think a watch Tips to Help with Social Isolation, Loneliness wouldn’t wander around. Here are some tips to help with social isolation and loneliness: Oh, well. For a thousand Take time to talk to family and friends: by phone, virtual bucks, I won’t be buying a platform, email and social media. Xeric watch any time soon. Keep up a healthy lifestyle: eat a balanced diet, exercise My intense research, and get quality sleep. which lasted all of about Take up a new hobby you always wanted to try. two minutes, according Get as much sunlight, fresh air and nature as you can. to the cheap watch on my Practice relaxation, meditation and mindfulness. wrist, also turned up the If news and social media make you feel fearful or following little gem related anxious, unplug. to “xeric”: If you are socially distancing and feeling lonely because “Xeric’s talisman is an of COVID-19, remind yourself that this is a temporary amulet that was once owned period of isolation. by Xeric, a tyrannical ruler Confide in family and friends how you are feeling. who reigned over Great Take part in an in-person support or virtual support Kourend during the Age of group. Strife nearly 1,030 years If you suspect you are suffering from chronic loneli- ago. It is obtained as a rare ness, talk with your healthcare provider or mental health drop from killing lizard- professional. They can refer you to a mental health pro- men, brutes and shamans. fessional to see if individual or group therapy, in-person It can also be obtained by or via teletherapy, is right for you. Just like a medical stealing from stone chests condition, it will only get worse if untreated. in the Lizardman Temple If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you are in crisis or are experiencing beneath Molch, albeit at a difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide slightly rarer rate. AWARD-WINNING HEALTHCARE Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255). “Upon obtaining the tal- Union County Hospital’s Senior Solutions is an inten- isman, it is inert and un- IBM Watson Health™ identifies the 100 Top Hospitals from sive outpatient group therapy program which is designed charged. 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